News reached News About Nigeria that a former Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Peter Kisira, is dead.
Though the cause of his death is unknown, Kisira reportedly died in the early hours of today (Saturday) at the age of 74.
He served as the deputy to the immediate past governor of the state, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed, between May 29, 2011 and May 29, 2019.
Kisira’s death was confirmed by the state government in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
In the statement that conveyed the Kwara State Governor’s condolence message, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed sadness over the death of the former deputy governor.
While eulogising the late former deputy governor for his service to the state and humanity, the governor noted that he will be remembered for his life of commendable public service and dedication to good causes.
The statement partly reads, “Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, is sad to receive reports of the death of the former Deputy Governor of the state, Elder Peter Kisira, in the early hours of today, Saturday.
“The former deputy governor died at the age of 74, according to family accounts.
“On behalf of the people and government of the state, Governor AbdulRazaq sends his heartfelt condolences to the people of Baruten and the family of Elder Kisira, whom he urges to take solace in his fine legacies as a public servant and a bureaucrat who rose to the rank of permanent secretary in the state’s civil service.”
Governor AbdulRazaq also prayed for the repose of the souls of the dead and that God would give his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
