Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has mourned the passing of former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Amb. Muhammad Jabbi Maradun.

Late Ambassador Jabbi died at the age of 82 in Abuja on Saturday, after a prolonged illness.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the Governor described the deceased as a dedicated elder statesman who played a significant role in the creation of Zamfara State.

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The statement read in parts: “It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Ambassador Muhammad Jabbi Maradun, a distinguished elder statesman and a true son of our beloved state, Zamfara.

“Ambassador Jabbi was born on November 12, 1943, in Maradun local government area.

“Ambassador Maradun served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Tunisia from 1999 to 2003.

“He was a prominent figure in the movement for the creation of Zamfara State.”

The statement added that following the establishment of Zamfara State, Ambassador Jabbi had served as Commissioner for Commerce, Industries, and Tourism under the military administration of Colonel Jibril Bala Yakubu.

According to the statement, the late Ambassador was an active politician, with affiliations in various parties including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Great Nigeria People’s Party (GNPP), National Party of Nigeria (NPN) and National Republican Convention (NRC).

“His final public service role was as a Federal Commissioner with the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission, a position he held with distinction from 2005 to 2015.

“On behalf of the people of Zamfara State, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the emirate, and the people of Maradun Local Government for this great loss. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannah as his final resting place.” the statement added.