Elder statesman and former head of Borno Elders Forum, Dr Shettima Ali Monguno has passed away in his home state at the age of 90.
According to a statement issued by the governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, the Minister of Petroleum and Mines in the First Republic died on Friday evening.
“It is with a deep sense of loss and profound sadness that we announce, on behalf of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Borno State and the Borno State Government, the passage of our father and distinguished Statesman, Alhaji (Dr.) Shettima Ali Monguno.He died this evening, Friday, 8th July, 2016.
“His burial will, Insha Allah (by the grace of God) take place tomorrow, Saturday, 9th July, 2016 at 2 p.m at his residence, near Government House, Old GRA, Maiduguri.
“May Allah (SWA) forgive his sins and grant him abode in Aljanat Firdaus, and may Allah grant his family and the entire people of Borno State the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
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