Gombe Governor Commiserates with Senator Danjuma Goje over Brother’s Death

Pays Condolence Visit to Deceased’s Mother in Gombe

Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has received with sadness the news of the demise of Alhaji Ahmadu Goje, a Jalingo-based businessman and elder brother of former Governor of Gombe State and Senator representing Gombe Central Senatorial District, Sen. Muhammad Danjuma Goje.

Late Alhaji Ahmadu Goje died Yesterday in Jalingo Taraba State at the age of 74 after a brief illness.

Governor Yahaya who was among the early sympathizers who visited the deceased mother’s residence at GRA Gombe said the death of Alhaji Ahmadu was a huge loss, not only to his immediate family but Gombe state as a whole in view of his fatherly role in the society.

He states the deceased was as a respected businessman and great community leader who lived an exemplary life characterized by hard work, selflessness and discipline, saying his death came at a time his wise counsel and guidance were still needed by his family members, community and the state in general.

“We, however, take solace in the fact that the late Alhaji Ahmadu lived a life of service to the people and left behind a legacy of honour and dignity”.

The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe state, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Senator Danjuma Goje and the entire members of the Goje family over the great loss, praying Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannat Firdaus.

Governor Yahaya was accompanied by the state’s Acting Chief Judge, Justice Muazu Pindiga, Secretary to the state Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, PPS, Alhaji Usman Kamara, Alhaji Abubakar Muazu Yariman Kashere among other aides.