Kaduna Assembly Want Yakowa Immortalised

Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday called for the immortalisation of late Governor Patrick Yakowa.

The assembly, at a four-hour valedictory session in honour of the late governor, suggested the naming of the state secretariat and other land marks in the state after him.

The session, presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Muazu Gangara, described the deceased as a peace maker, humble, committed and amiable gentleman.

The Majority Leader, Mr David Umar described Yakowa as “a patriotic man of peace” who had contributed to  peace and development in the state.

“Yakowa had played very vital role toward the transformation of Kaduna State in the area of security, peace, education, health and economy.

“He responded positively to any of our calls, and we had cordial working relationship.”

In his contribution, Alhaji Balarabe Jigo, the Deputy Speaker, said death was an inevitable end on every soul, adding that the former governor would be missed for his hard work and high sense of humour.

Jigo noted the recent commencement of work on 31 roads across the state by the deceased, noting that all the cosntituencies in the state benefited from the project.

“People of Birnin Gwari would really missed him; the road abandoned in my constituency for decades has been awarded by Yakowa.”

The Minority Leader, Alhaji Usman Adamu supported the stand of the assembly for the immortalisation of Yakowa and called on the house to monitor the execution of all projects he awarded.

Mr Bitiyong Nkon said: “We really lost a gentle man who has special interest in the development of the state.”

Another lawmaker, Alhaji Mohammed Aliyu said the state had lost one of its brightest governors.

“Death is a price which every soul must pay. He has worked tirelessly to develop and unite the people of the state.”

Mr Kantiok Irimiya said Yakowa was a man of excellence, who was careful in taking decision.

The speaker told newsmen after the session that the house would liaise with the executive to immortalise the former governor.

Gangara called on Gov. Mukhtar Yero to promote peaceful coexistence, listen to the people and make amends