The remains of former governor of Nasarawa State, Aliyu Akwe-Doma, who died on March 6, were on Sunday laid to rest in Doma, Doma Local Government Area of the state.
Aged 75, Akwe-Doma died in an Israeli hospital where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
The former governor was buried at about 11:30am in his family compound after the funeral prayers (Salatu Janaiz) led by the Chief Imam of Doma Central Mosque, Mallam Hassan Jibril.
Amongst the dignitaries that attended the funeral prayers were Governor Umaru Al-Makura; Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar; Emir of Wase, Muhammadu Sambo-Haruna, Emir of Lafia, Mustapha Agwai; Andoma of Doma, Aliyu Oga-Onawo, and other traditional rulers from the state.
Also in attendance were Senators Abdullahi Adamu and Sulieman Adokwe representing Nasarawa West and Nasarawa South respectively; former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, and former Minister of State, FCT, Solomon Ewuga
All former commissioners and aides to the late governor were also on ground to pay their last respect to him.
Some of the dignitaries bared their minds to NAN on who the former governor was and what he stood for.
Governor Al-Makura said Doma dedicated his life to the development of the state and service to humanity.
He said the former governor worked tirelessly for four years in office to galvanise the people towards self-reliance and progress.
Al-Makura said Doma’s fatherly advice and support would be greatly missed by the people of the state.
Deputy Governor Mike Abdul described Doma as a man of peace, who dedicated his time toward ensuring unity and progress in the state.
Abdul said Doma worked tirelessly for the empowerment of the people and development of the state during his tenure, especially agricultural empowerment through his “Badakoshi” initiative and construction of rural roads.
