By Moses Okorie
Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has expressed shock over the news of his Senior Special Assistant on Community Development, Hon. Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf, who died on Friday, after a brief illness.
In a condolence message issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the AMAC chairman, Kingsley Madaki, Maikalangu described the late Yunusa as a diligent appointee, a promising young man, and a bridge-builder who played vital role in connecting the government and communities in AMAC and FCT.
The condolence message reads: “The Executive Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, associates, colleagues, and the good people of FCT on the passing of Hon. Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf, Senior Special Assistant on Community Development, who passed away on Friday after a brief illness.
“Life at best is very brief; this is a season we need him most, but God knows best. We will forever miss you, as you were indeed very fearless, extremely outspoken, and instrumental to me during my 2023 electoral year.
“This life is a circle. Rest in peace, Buhu, until we meet to part no more. Good night, my dear brother and friend”, Maikalangu mourned.
The AMAC chairman urged the family, friends, colleagues, and the people of FCT to accept Yunusa’s passing as an act of God and find comfort in the good ideals he lived for.
Hon. Yunusa was a strong advocate for the emancipation of the original inhabitants of FCT and a dedicated public servant.
Meanwhile, the family guardian, Hon. Bala Iyah and Mr. Zephaniah Yunusa have announced the funeral arrangements to take place with a wake-keep coming up Monday, September 15 by 4pm at ECWA Church Kpaduma 1 and he would be buried after church service at the same venue on Tuesday.