Sympathisers gathered at Kamurum, Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna state Wednesday , to pay their final respect to the late George Stephen Shekari, who passed away at the age of 52.
Late Shekari was the first son of the former deputy governor of Kaduna state, late Stephen Shekari.
Delivering a condolence message during the funeral service at ECWA Church, Kamurum, former Governor Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, described the deceased as a brilliant individual whose life was tragically cut short at a time when his contributions were most needed.
Makarfi, represented by a former Minister of Aviation and immediate past chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna state, Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat, encouraged the family to take solace in the belief that he now rests at Jesus’ feet.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Rijo Shekari, a cousin to the deceased and a senior legislative aide in the office of the Deputy President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria, expressed profound gratitude to all who stood by them during their time of grief.
He stated the importance of continued prayers and support for the bereaved family, particularly the wife and children of the deceased, while urging the church and the community to uphold them in faith and solidarity.
Earlier, mourners were moved by a powerful sermon delivered by Rev. Solomon Guruza Ubasi, titled “Longing for the Home of Righteousness.”
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