Former Deputy Governor Of Kwara State Dies At 74

Peter Kisira, the former Deputy Governor of Kwara State, died at the age of 74.

The state government acknowledged his death in a statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor’s chief press secretary.

He allegedly died in the early hours of Saturday, March 30.

He was the deputy to the state’s immediate past governor, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed from May 29, 2011 to May 29, 2019.

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, released a condolence message that reads: “Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, is sad to receive reports of the death of the former Deputy Governor of the state, Elder Peter Kisira, in the early hours of today, Saturday.

“The former deputy governor died at the age of 74, according to family accounts.

“On behalf of the people and government of the state, Governor AbdulRazaq sends his heartfelt condolences to the people of Baruten and the family of Elder Kisira, whom he urges to take solace in his fine legacies as a public servant and a bureaucrat who rose to the rank of permanent secretary in the state’s civil servicee.”

A Gentle Reminder: Every obstacle is a stepping stone, every morning; a chance to go again, and those little steps take you closer to your dream.

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