Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed sorrow over the demise of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Ahmad Garkuwa Mai Taki, who passed away on Saturday.
Governor Yahaya described the late Alhaji Garkuwa Mai Taki as a respected entrepreneur, community leader and a man of great compassion whose contributions to the economic and social development of Gombe State will continue to be remembered.
In a statement by his director general on Press Affairs, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, the governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the business community in Gombe and the entire people of Gombe State over this great loss.
He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family, friends and associates the strength to bear this great loss.