The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kofi state Y.B. Usman,Rector, has commiserated with the family and Staff Members of Thunder-bolt Watch Security Limited, Deacon Abu K. Tanko when he visited the office in Abuja
In his condolence message, released by the Head, Public Relations and Protocols,of the Polytechnic, Sunday Sule Omale, the Rector described the death of the Security Chief as a great loss to the family, the institution and the country at large, noting his organisation’s effort in the war against insecurity at the Federal Polytechnic Idah, was highly commendable.
Dr. Usman sympathised with family and friends of late Deacon Tanko while commending the high level of humility he displayed within their short period of meeting when he assumed duty as Rector.
He further noted that late Tanko was a simple person, always straight to the point and very truthful. “He was such a good man and a friend to the Federal Polytechnic Idah” He stressed.
According to the image maker of the polytechnic, master King David Abu-Tanko, son to the late CEO/Director, led other staff members to receive Dr Y. B. Usman, who admonished him to accept what has happened as the will of God and to see that God has given him the mantle of leadership just like his father at the tender age.
He urged the staff to support the son in realising his father’s vision for the organisation and pledged the commitment of the Polytechnic to the organisation.
Meanwhile, comrade Sadiq Abubakar Suleiman, Corporate Services/Human Resources of the security outfit who led other staff thanked the Polytechnic Management for standing with the organisation during its darkest period.
The Rector was accompanied by Alh. A. D. Onoja(Ag. Bursar), Mrs E. J. Apenja(Deputy Registrar- Admission) and Mr. S. S. Omale, Head, Public Relations and Protocol.
Deacon Abu k. Tanko has since been buried on 14th September, 2024 .