Katsina governor loses aide

The Special Adviser on Youth to the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Lawal Custom, has passed away.

Aminu died on Thursday in his hometown, Malumfashi.

The deceased was also a chairmanship candidate for the ruling All Progressives Congress in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.

The Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, in his reaction to the passing, described the late aide as a gentleman who had dedicated his life to serving his people.

This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Mohamed, and made available to journalists on Thursday in Katsina.

Radda said the aide’s passing was not only a loss to his immediate family but to the entire people of Malumfashi and Katsina State at large.

“Alhaji Aminu Lawal Custom was a devoted public servant and a passionate advocate for youth development in our state.

“His contributions to our administration and his commitment to the progress of Malumfashi Local Government will be sorely missed.

“The Governor extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of Aminu Custom and the people of Malumfashi Local Government. He prayed for Allah to grant the deceased Jannatul Firdausi and give the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”

The deceased will be laid to rest on Thursday afternoon in his hometown of Malumfashi.

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