Delta governor mourns Kure

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Monday commiserated with the government and people of Niger State over the death of former Gov. Abdulkadir Kure, who died on Sunday.

Okowa’s condolence was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, in Asaba.

He expressed sadness at the news of the death of the distinguished politician and two-term governor of Niger State from 1999 to 2007.

“The sudden demise of Kure is a big blow to the family and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State.

“Kure was a staunch PDP Chieftain whose contributions to the growth of the party in Niger State will remain memorable for a long time.

“The late Abdulkadir Kure, a distinguished administrator and statesman, will be remembered for redefining the place of service and patriotism in Nigeria’s development.

“He will be deeply missed by all and sundry whose lives he affected in many ways.

“On behalf of my family, government and people of Delta, I mourn with the family of the late Abdulkadir Kure, the government and people of Niger State and the PDP nationwide,” Okowa said.

Okowa prayed God to grant Kure’s immediate family and his political associates the strength to bear the irreparable loss.