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PRES TINUBU CONDOLES WITH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OVER PASSING OF LAWMAKER. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

 


STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OVER PASSING OF LAWMAKER

 


President Bola Tinubu commiserates with the National Assembly and the Kaduna State Government over the passing of Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams, a lawmaker representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives.

 

The President also extends his condolences to the family and friends of the late lawmaker, urging them to find solace in the Almighty and in the legacy of the deceased.

 

President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the departed lawmaker and strength to his family.

 

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

July 16, 2024

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