President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock at the passing of the former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Architect Barnabas Yusuf Bala Bantex, who died in Abuja on Sunday at the age of 64.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said: “President Muhammadu Buhari joins the government and people of Kaduna State to mourn the passing of Architect Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex), a former Deputy Governor of the State during the first tenure of Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai.
“President Buhari believes that Architect Bantex, a true gentleman and consummate professional, will be fondly remembered for his many years of distinguished service in his home State, his patriotism to the nation as well as forthrightness in politics.
“The President also affirms that the former Deputy Governor, who served as chairman of Kaura Local Government Council and member representing Kaura Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was a potent voice on peace, stability and progress at the State and National level.
“The President extends his deepest condolences to the family of Bala, his friends, associates and many followers, who benefited immensely from his responsible stewardship as a public servant and political office holder.
“President Buhari prays God almighty to grant the departed eternal rest and comfort those who mourn the irreparable loss.”
