The political landscape of Yobe State is in mourning following the death of a key local government administrator. Alhaji Baba Abba Aji, the Chairman of Yusufari Local Government Area (LGA), has passed away after a prolonged battle with illness.
Details of the Chairman's Passing and Burial
According to family sources and official confirmation, the chairman died on Sunday. His death occurred in a private hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he was receiving medical treatment. The news was confirmed by the leadership of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Yobe State.
Hon. Bukar Adamu, the Chairman of ALGON in the state, stated that the late council boss had been struggling with a prolonged health condition before his eventual demise. Following his passing, Alhaji Baba Abba Aji was buried in Cairo, in accordance with Islamic funeral rites, as confirmed by reports from Daily Trust.
Condolences from Yobe State Leadership
The loss has sent shockwaves through the state's political structure. On behalf of the 16 local government chairmen in Yobe State, Hon. Bukar Adamu extended heartfelt sympathies to the state government, the people of Yusufari LGA, and the bereaved family.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Yobe State Government, Yusufari Local Government and the family of the deceased over this great loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace," Adamu said. The association described the loss as one deeply felt across the entire state.
Understanding Yusufari and Yobe State
Yusufari is one of the 17 Local Government Areas in Yobe State, located in northeastern Nigeria. Yobe State itself was created on August 27, 1991, from the western part of the old Borno State. With its capital in Damaturu, it covers a vast land area of approximately 45,502 square kilometers, making it one of Nigeria's largest states.
Known as the "Pride of the Sahel," Yobe shares borders with Borno, Bauchi, Jigawa, Gombe states, and the Republic of Niger. The state's economy is predominantly anchored on agriculture and livestock rearing.
A Note on Egypt, the Place of Demise
Alhaji Aji passed away in Egypt, a transcontinental nation linking Africa and Asia. Its capital, Cairo, is where the private hospital was located. Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is the most populous Arab nation with over 110 million people. The country's economy is supported by sectors like tourism, agriculture, natural gas, and the strategic Suez Canal.
The death of the Yusufari LGA chairman marks a significant loss for grassroots governance in Yobe State, as colleagues and constituents come to terms with his sudden departure while seeking medical care abroad.
