Fintiri pays tribute to late Fufore chairman

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area, Dr Yahaya Saidu, describing his passing as a painful loss to the state.

Saidu died on Friday, according to a condolence statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou.

Fintiri said the chairman’s death had deprived Fufore Local Government Area and Adamawa State of a dedicated public servant whose commitment to grassroots development and democratic governance would be remembered.

“Dr. Saidu was a dedicated public servant, a committed party man and a grassroots leader who demonstrated a genuine commitment to the service of his people and the state. He was just settling down to give his best to the development of Fufore at a time when his services were most needed. His death has left a vacuum that will be difficult to fill,” the governor said.

Fintiri described the late chairman as a humble and diligent politician whose passion for community development had earned him respect among his constituents and political associates.

He said that although Saidu’s tenure was brief, his leadership had demonstrated considerable promise and a commitment to improving the welfare of the people of Fufore.

The governor said the death was particularly painful because it came at a time when the chairman was beginning to implement his plans for the local government area.

He extended his condolences to Saidu’s family, the people of Fufore, political associates and others affected by his death.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and the good people of Adamawa State, I extend my deepest condolences to his immediate family, the people of Fufore Local Government Area, his friends and political associates over this painful loss,” Fintiri said.

The governor prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus and give his family and the people of Adamawa State the strength to bear the loss.