Governor Bala Mohammed mourns Zaki LGA Chairman Umar's death

Governor Bala Mohammed expressed deep sorrow over the death of Umar, the Executive Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area, who tragically died in an auto crash while returning from an Allied People’s Movement Party stakeholders’ meeting. In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor described Umar as a dedicated public servant and compassionate leader.

Before his election as Chairman, Umar served as the Director-General of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency, where he was recognized for his commitment to emergency response and humanitarian interventions. Mohammed noted that Umar's brief tenure as Chairman was marked by his passion for grassroots development, particularly in empowering youths and women.

The governor emphasized that Umar's death is a significant loss to his family, the people of Zaki LGA, and Bauchi State as a whole, urging those affected to find strength in their faith during this difficult time.