Bauchi: Dambam LG Chairman, Yakubu Garba Tela dies after brief illness
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The Chairman of Dambam Local Government Council in Bauchi State, Yakubu Garba Tela, has died after a brief illness.
His death was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Mohammed.
According to the statement, Governor Mohammed described Tela as a dedicated public servant, grassroots mobilizer, and community leader who devoted his life to the service of his people and the development of Dambam Local Government.
The Governor said the late chairman would be remembered for his humility, commitment to duty, and the positive impact he made on governance at the grassroots level.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him eternal rest, and give his family, associates, and the people of Bauchi State the strength to bear the loss.
The funeral prayer for the late council chairman is scheduled for 2:00 pm today at Misau Central Mosque.
Bauchi: Dambam LG Chairman, Yakubu Garba Tela dies after brief illness
