Gov. Sule Mourns As Serving Senator Passed On In Nasarawa
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LAFIA – NASARAWA State governor Abdullahi Sule on Friday expressed sadness over the passed away of serving Senator representing Nasarawa North senatorial district at the national Assembly Honourable Godiya Akwashiki, who died at India hospital after protracted illness.
Until the demised of Honourable Akwashiki he was elected two tenure as a lawmaker representing Nassarwa-Eggon west at the state’s Assembly and he served as a majority leader and deputy speaker in the 4th and 5th Assembly.
He was later elected as Senator representing Nasarawa North at the red chamber in the platform of APC in 2019 and SDP in 2023 respectively.
The mourning was contained in a statement signed by His Excellency the governor of Nasarawa State Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, and available to newsmen in Lafia the state capital.
The statement read that” It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that I receive the news of the passing of Distinguished Senator Godiya Akwashiki, Matawallen Eggon, Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate.
“Death has again robbed us of an illustrious son. Senator Akwashiki was an accomplished public servant, courageous legislator and a devoted son of Eggon land.
“His humility, commitment, and service to his people was remarkable. His journey as a politician was a demonstration of deep connection with the common man,” the statement read.
The statement added that the death of the Senator was a painful not only to his family, the Eggon nation, and the people of Nasarawa North, but to the entire state and the Nigerian legislature.
The governor added that the state shall continue to cherish his legacy of honour, leadership, and steadfast commitment to the progress of the state.
On behalf of the state, governor Abdullahi Sule extend heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, His Royal Highness the Aren Eggon, the Eggon Traditional Council, the National Assembly, and all who mourn the dead of Senator Godiya Akwashiki.
The governor prayed to Almighty God to grant the soul of departed eternal rest and give all the family strength to bear the painful loss.