By: Yahaya Zakka Minna.
The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed rude shock and sadness over the death of the former Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Hon. Emmanuel Duza Babur.
Hon. Emmanuel Babur who is the Director General of Special Projects died yesterday in Abuja at the age of 47 after a brief illness.
In his condolence message, the Secretary to the State Government described Hon. Duza Babur’s death as unexpected and unfortunate, particularly at this period when Niger State and, indeed, Nigeria need his experience and expertise.
Ahmed Matane noted that the tenure of the late Hon. Duza Babur as Commissioner of Youth and Sports, during the first term of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, witnessed tremendous achievements and developments in the sector.
According to the SSG, “the Niger State Government is saddened by the loss of Hon. Emmanuel Duza , our respected Director General and former Commissioner of Youth and Sports. Hon. Duza Babur was a man of intellect, talent and deep conviction who will be solely missed.
On behalf of the people and Government of Niger State, “I commiserate with the immediate family of the deceased on this huge loss, may the Good Lord grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and give the family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the loss.”, Ahmed Matane stated.
