Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life of Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District, describing him as a dedicated patriot and an distinctive lawmaker.
Akwashiki reportedly died on Wednesday at an Indian hospital on the age of 52 years.
In a press release issued on Thursday by Ismail Mudashir, his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Barau mentioned the late senator’s loss of life was a painful loss not solely to Nasarawa State however to the Nationwide Meeting and the nation at massive.
Born in Angba Iggah, Nasarawa Eggon Native Authorities Space of Nasarawa State, Akwashiki was first elected to the Senate in 2019 and was re-elected in 2023, serving his second time period earlier than his loss of life.
Barau, who can also be the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, mentioned Akwashiki distinguished himself via his dedication to legislative duties and his ardour for bettering the lives of his constituents.
“Senator Akwashiki was a parliamentarian par excellence who labored exhausting to reinforce the usual of residing of the individuals of Nasarawa North Senatorial District and past,” Barau mentioned.
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He added that the late lawmaker constantly demonstrated “a excessive sense of patriotism and dedication to the Nigerian mission” via his contributions inside and out of doors the Senate.
“My ideas and prayers are together with his fast household, all the individuals of Nasarawa North Senatorial District and Nasarawa State generally. Might God grant them the energy to bear this irreparable loss,” the Deputy Senate President mentioned.
