Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state; has said that with shocking
demise of former Governor of Borno state, Alhaji Mohammed Goni,
Nigeria has lost one of its best.
Special Adviser to Governor on public relations and strategy, Isa
Gusau; Friday in Maiduguri disclosed this in a tribute to first
civilian governor to Borno state.
“Goni indeed, one of Nigeria’s silent best is gone,” he said.
Goni died last Wednesday; after a brief illness at his Government
Reservation Area (GRA) residence, Maiduguri, the state capital.
Zulum stated that; “Our late elder statesman, His Excellency, Alhaji
Mohammed Goni, was a man of unique conviction, who combined high level
of competence, brevity, integrity, and overwhelming passion for
developmental leadership.
“These attributes and integrity have earned him a rightful position of
pride in the league of Nigeria’s very best.”
According to him; “Thirty seven years after he left office as a
visionary Governor of old Borno state (new Borno and Yobe states),
Mohammed Goni’s footprints have remained golden.” adding that the
footprints have effectual benefit to future generations in Nigeria.
He noted that the late Mohammed Goni lived a rather serene lifestyle,
in which he rarely spoke or appeared in public.
On his integrity in public service, Zulum declared: “Mohammed Goni was
a legend of purity in public service, for which and to whom, the good
people of Borno state will forever be grateful.
The governor prayed that God in his generosity of mercy, forgive the
shortcomings of late Goni and admit him into paradise and bless
serving family members.”
