The Chief Imam of Borno,Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmad, hasdied at the age of90. Malam Isa Gusau, the Special Adviser on Communication to Gov. Kashim Shettima, saidin a statement in Maiduguri on Thursday.
Gusau said Ahmad died onWednesdayat a private hospital in Cairo,Egypt, after a protracted illness. He also stated that the Governor was saddened by this sad event.
The special adviser said Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno, on behalf of the state government and his family, joins citizens of Bornoto mourn the death of the states Chief Imam,Ibrahim Ahmad, who died after a protracted illness atthe age of90 years.
Shettima described the late chief imam as one of the very strong pillars of Borno, whose demise will begreatly missed.
He will be greatly missed because the death came at a timewhen the state is facing challenges that require the prayers and leadership guidance of great men like him.
Thespecial adviser also quoted Shettima as describingthedeath asahuge loss not only to Borno, but to the entire Northern Nigeria and the nation at large.
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