Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, the mother of Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro, former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Mama Salamatu died at the age of 105 after a prolonged illness.
Governor Alia described her passing as a painful loss to her family, the COCIN community and all those who benefited from her years of faith, kindness and service.
Alia noted that her long life and devotion to Christianity reflected the values of humility, compassion and love for others.
The Governor acknowledged Mama Salamatu’s contributions to the COCIN Women Fellowship, where her position as Uwar Zummunta reflected a life devoted to strengthening bonds of fellowship, encouraging mutual support and promoting peaceful coexistence among members of the Christian community in Bauchi State and the entire Northern Nigeria.
A statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State stated that Rev Fr. Alia extended his heartfelt condolences to the people of Bauchi State, particularly, Professor Bogoro, the bereaved family, the leadership and members of COCIN, as well as friends and associates of the deceased.
Alia prayed that Almighty God will comfort the family and all who mourn her passing, grant them the strength to bear the loss and receive Mama Salamatu’s soul into eternal rest.
