Gusau (Precise Post) – The Zamfara House of Assembly has donated N5 million and 20 bags each, of rice and maize to the family of a member of the assembly, Alhaji Tukur Jekada, who died on Monday, June 1.
Its Speaker, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, announced the donation on Tuesday in Gusau, when he led his colleagues on a condolence visit to the the family of the deceased.
A statement signed by Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the House of Assembly, quoted
the Speaker as describing Jekada as “honest, hardworking and dedicated in the worship of Allah”.
Recall that Jekada died on Monday, June 1, at Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto after a protracted illness associated with diabetes.
Jekada, a PDP member, represented Bakura Constituency and was the Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
NAN reports that the funeral prayer for the lawmaker was led by Malam Bello Tambuwal with the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Musa Bawa, in attendance.
Jekada’s colleagues, some members of the State Executive Council, traditional rulers and top politicians were also present at the prayers. (NAN)
