Buhari mourns death of Aminu Aliyu

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the passage of Alhaji Aminu Aliyu, the patriarch of the Aliyu family in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State.

The President, in a condolence statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, particularly condoled Chairman, House Committee on Power, Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu, and Hon. Farouk Adamu Aliyu, over death of their father.

The President, however, charged the family and the Jigawa State government to take solace in the fact that the departed patriarch was a devoted and God-fearing man, who dedicated his life to the service of God and community.

“President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Aliyu family in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State over the passing of its patriarch, Alhaji Aminu Aliyu.

“The President condoles in particular with Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu, Chairman, House Committee on Power, and his long-time political associate, Hon. Farouk Adamu Aliyu, urging them to take solace in the knowledge that the departed God-fearing head of their family lived a life of dedicated service to his community and humanity.

“President Buhari also joined the government and people of Jigawa State in mourning Alhaji Aliyu.

“He prayed God to console not only Aliyu’s family members and all those who mourn him, but also grant rest to his soul,” the statement said.