The Executive Chairman of Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Hon. Yakubu Garba Tela, has died after a brief illness.

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Bauchi State Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, announced the death in a statement on Saturday.

According to the statement, Governor Bala Mohammed described the deceased as a dedicated public servant, grassroots mobilizer and community leader who devoted his life to the service of his people and the development of Dambam Local Government.

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“It is with heavy heart and deep sorrow that the Bauchi State Government announces the death of the Chairman, Dambam Local Government Council, Hon. Yakubu Garba Tela, who died today after a brief illness.”

Mourning the passing of the late council Chairman, Governor Mohammed expressed heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the people of Dambam Local Government, colleagues in the local government system and the entire state over the loss.

He further noted that the late Chairman will be remembered for his humility, commitment to duty and the positive impact he made on governance at the grassroots level.

The governor prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him eternal rest and give his family, associates, and the entire people of Bauchi State the fortitude to bear the painful loss.

The statement added that the funeral prayer of the late Chairman will be conducted today at Misau Central Mosque by 2:00pm.

Until his death, Hon. Tela held notable positions, including Head of Department at the local government, Head of Administration, and Executive Chairman of Dambam Local Government.