Hon. Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, the Executive Chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area, has passed away.
This heart-breaking news was officially confirmed by the Kebbi State Government. The announcement of his demise, following a long-standing illness, came through a statement issued by Ahmed Idris, the spokesperson for the state Governor.
Hon. Bello, recognized as a committed public servant, drew his last breath in the early hours at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto. The spokesperson’s message conveyed the sad development, stating, “With profound sorrow, I report the passing of Hon. Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, Executive Chairman of Maiyama Local Government. He succumbed to his illness early this morning at UDUTH Sokoto.”
The statement also mentioned that the government would share details of his final resting arrangements with the public at an appropriate time.