Buhari Mourns former Niger Governor, Kure

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State on the passing of former governor, Engr. Abdulkadir Kure.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said Buhari has also commiserated with wife of the deceased, Senator Zaynab Kure and her children, all the Kure family and the Nupe people, on the unfortunate demise of their
illustrious son.

The former Governor who ruled Niger State for two terms was said to have died on Sunday at a German hospital of undisclosed illness at the age of 61.

The death of Kure has thrown the state into mourning as the state government has declared a three day mourning period.

President Buhari, in the statement, said he was joining them in mourning the two-term governor and vibrant political leader who was a great promoter of peaceful co-existence, development and the unity of the Nigerian state throughout his life.

President Buhari paid tribute to Engr. Kure’s unselfish dedication to the progress of his state, symbolized by his selfless services to his community even after leaving office.

The President prays that the Almighty Allah will receive Governor Kure’s soul and comfort all who mourn him.