Northern elders mourn Na’abba, say demise huge loss

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has described the passing away of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’abba as a huge loss to the country. In a statement issued yesterday by the director-general of the NEF, Professor Doknan D. Sheni, it was noted that the late Speaker was a remarkable […]

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has described the passing away of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’abba as a huge loss to the country.

In a statement issued yesterday by the director-general of the NEF, Professor Doknan D. Sheni, it was noted that the late Speaker was a remarkable statesman with leadership qualities, sacrifice, statesmanship, patriotism and unwavering commitment to the interest of the people of northern Nigeria and citizens of Nigeria as a whole.

“It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’abba. His contributions to the development and progress of northern Nigeria and Nigeria as a whole are immeasurable. As a statesman, he dedicated his life to serving the people and working towards the betterment of the society.

“His leadership was characterised by integrity, wisdom and a genuine concern for the welfare of the people he represented. He was a living history, embodying the values and principles that young northerners should strive to achieve.

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“As we mourn the loss of this great statesman, let us also celebrate his life and the legacy he left behind. Let us remember his selflessness, courage and unwavering commitment to the ideals of justice, equality and progress. Let us strive to honour his memory by continuing the work he started and by upholding the values and principles he held dear,” the NEF stated.