Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State had expressed shock over the death of the Director, Institute of Continuing Education and Learning (ICEeL) a part-time degree programme of the Ibrahim Badamasi University Lapai (IBBUL), Prof. Nuhu Aliyu Ango.
In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor described the death of Prof. Aliyu Ango as a great loss to the State and the Nation owing to the immeasurable and invaluable contributions of the deceased, especially in the academia.
He noted that Prof. Aliyu Ango has been an asset as a lecturer in the Business Department of the IBB University Lapai from its inception, which later earned him the position of Director at the ICEeL.
The Governor also recounted how compassionate and generous the deceased has been, providing humanitarian support and empowerment to the less privileged through his Ango Foundation.
Governor Umaru Bago explained that the esteemed academician who dedicated his life to lecturing and empowering women has left a lasting impact on many lives.
He said the demise of Prof. Aliyu Ango, a proud son of Minna Emirate, has no doubt created a vacuum that would be difficult to fill.
The Governor also extended his condolences to the Emir of Minna and the people of the Emirate over the loss.
He prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased and make Aljanna Firdausi his final abode.
The Governor also prayed for Allah’s comfort on his wife, Hajiya Asabe Garba who is the Zonal Coordinator of the Federal Ministry Information,Resource Centre Minna, family members, the academia, and the people of Minna Emirate.
