A member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Sakwa Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation, Wanzam Zaki, has died.
He died in the early hours of Sunday in Bauchi after a brief illness.
The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Abubakar Sulaiman, announced the death in a statement issued through his spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, on Sunday.
The Speaker expressed deep sorrow and described the late lawmaker as a committed and dedicated public servant who served his constituency and the state with distinction.
The statement read, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Sakwa Constituency, Hon. Mohammad Wanzam.”
The funeral prayer for the deceased was held on Sunday at the Gwallaga Juma’at Mosque in Bauchi.
The Speaker prayed that Almighty Allah forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, accept his good deeds, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
Meanwhile, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, described the deceased as a dedicated lawmaker, humble leader, and committed public servant whose life was characterised by simplicity and commitment to the welfare of his constituents and the development of Bauchi State.
In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor noted that the lawmaker distinguished himself through diligence, maturity, and patriotism, particularly in his role as Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation.
He commended his contributions to the formulation and oversight of policies and programmes aimed at improving the lives of the people.
The governor said, “His death is a great loss not only to his family and constituents but also to the entire Bauchi State. We have lost a dependable legislator, a bridge-builder, and a man whose humility and dedication earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and citizens alike.”
Mohammed urged residents of the state to take solace in the legacy of service, commitment, and selflessness left behind by the late lawmaker.
He prayed that Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.