News Update
THE Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Kwara State Governor, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, is dead. He died in the early hours of Saturday.
The news of his death was announced by the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye.
The late CoS will be buried today (Saturday) at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin.
“His Excellency deeply mourns the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and statesman,” the statement added.
In the statement, the Governor commiserated with the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari; the immediate family of Prince AbdulKadir; government establishments; and cabinet members.
“We ask for the understanding of everyone at this mournful period as the government and family mourn the quintessential public servant.
“We pray that Allaah accept his return, ease his accounts, admit him to al-Jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness,” the governor further said.