Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauch State has expressed grief over the death of the Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), Ibrahim Duguri, who died alongside his four children in a road crash.
The accident occurred Saturday evening at Yalwan Duguri in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
The governor expressed the condolence in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, in Bauch on Sunday.
According to the statement, the children who died in the crash were Hajara, Usman, Rukayya, and Maryam.
While Suleiman, one of the deceased’s children survived the crash.
Mohammed offered condolences to the family, the Duguri Emirate Council, and the people of the state.
“The death of Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri represents a monumental loss to Bauchi State, particularly the health sector, where he distinguished himself through dedication, commitment, and an unwavering passion for improving access to healthcare services for the people,” the governor said.
Mohammed stated that Duguri contributed significantly to the state’s health contributory management system and supported healthcare access for less privileged residents.
He also noted Duguri’s service on the state’s medical team during pilgrimage exercises in Saudi Arabia.
The governor addressed the deceased as a close friend and classmate, saying the loss extended beyond the loss of a public servant.
“His death, therefore, represents not only the loss of a valued public servant but also the painful departure of a beloved family member and trusted companion whose life was marked by service, loyalty, and dedication to humanity,” the statement read.
The governor expressed sorrow over the loss of the four children and their father in a single incident, noting that the tragedy was huge for the family.
“The loss of four young members of the same family in one tragic incident makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking. No words can adequately express the pain and anguish of the bereaved family at this difficult moment,” he added.
The governor prayed for the deceased and the children and also urged the residents of Bauchi to remember the family in their prayers and extend compassion to them.
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