Former Yobe Governor Laid To Rest In Saudi Arabia

Remembering Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim: Former Yobe Governor Laid To Rest In Saudi Arabia

In a solemn ceremony held at the Grand Mosque, Masjid Al Haram in Saudi Arabia, the late Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, former governor of Yobe State, was laid to rest on Monday, February 5, 2024….READ MORE

The funeral proceedings, conducted after the Fajr prayers, were attended by mourning family members, friends, and well-wishers.

Senator Bukar Ibrahim, who governed Yobe State during two separate tenures (1991-1992 and 1999-2007), later went on to serve three terms in the Senate. The distinguished politician passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, while undergoing medical treatment in Saudi Arabia. At the age of 75, his legacy in Nigerian politics and governance is remembered by those who worked closely with him.

Yusuf Ali, Senior Special Assistant, Communications and Strategy to Governor Mai Mala Buni, confirmed the details of the funeral ceremony. The prayers, held twice after the Fajr prayers, marked the final farewell to a leader who had left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Yobe State.

Governor Mai Mala Buni, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of Senator Bukar Ibrahim, took steps to ensure that the late senator received an honorable and ceremonial state burial. The governor acknowledged the significant contributions made by the former governor during his tenure, both as the head of the state and as a representative in the Senate.

As the late Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim is laid to rest, his legacy will continue to be remembered, and his contributions to the development of Yobe State and Nigeria as a whole will be etched in the annals of the country’s political history. The funeral ceremony serves as a moment of reflection and tribute to a statesman who dedicated a considerable part of his life to public service.