The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has condoled with the wife of the governor of Gombe State, Hajiya Adamma Dankwambo, over the death of her father, Alhaji Inuwa Gombe.
Jonathan, who visited the Gombe State governor’s wife in Abuja on Saturday, said the deceased would be missed by his community and urged the family to emulate his good deeds.
Gombe, who died on Dec. 24, 2013, was a pioneer staff of the Nigerian Mining Corporation and retired as a permanent secretary in the ministry of power.
Jonathan said: ”Death is a necessary end, we can?t question God. He?s the giver and the taker. One day all of us will meet there only that no one knows the time or day.
”This is the time you need Alhaji the most, especially his counseling, guidance and prayers.
”I heard he was loved and cherished by his community as a peacemaker, upright and humble man. Please emulate his good works,” the first lady said.
Responding, Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo expressed appreciation for the first lady?s support and prayers,
”We are deeply touched by your presence here; I wish it wasn?t for condolence. I want to appreciate your support for Mr President.
”As politicians, we?re faced with many challenges but with people like you by our side, it becomes worthwhile and like you rightly said, if we have the opportunity to contribute to our nation, what will we be remembered for?
”We will continue with his good deeds and carry on with his good works.
”We will continue to be with the president to ensure that what we started we will finish well,” the governor said.
