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| The late Lawal Kaita |
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara and Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state in separate statements, have expressed sadness over the demise of second republic governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Lawal Kaita, who died at the age of 85.
In a statement, issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the Speaker described the late elder statesman as a man of outstanding character and a committed Democrat, who devoted his life to working for the development of democracy in Nigeria.
While noting the exploits and positive contributions of the late Alhaji Kaita as a member of Constituent Assembly that midwifeed Nigeria's Constitution and Governor of old Kaduna State, Dogara said he will continue to be remembered for his selfless service, patriotism and abiding faith in the unity and progress of the country.
While condoling with the bereaved family, the government and people of Katsina state, Speaker Dogara prayed God Almighty to grant the deceased eternal rest.
Governor Tambuwal on his part also in a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said Kaita made invaluable contributions to the development of the country.
"He was an acclaimed pacesetter, who, along with other patriotic Nigerians of his generation, fought for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria at the turn of the century. His life is an example in dedication and commitment to democratic norms and values.
"Nigeria will remember the deceased as a man who gave his best years towards the development of multi-party politics. His contributions have enriched governance process at state and federal levels," he added.
While praying to Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the loss, Tambuwal appealed to both the Kaduna and Katsina state governments to immortalize the deceased for the benefit of future generation.
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