The Bauchi State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of the member representing Sakwa Constituency, Hon. Mohammed Wanzam Zaki.
The lawmaker died in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness, according to an announcement by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman.
Until his death, Wanzam served as Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation and was regarded as one of the key lawmakers in the Assembly.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, the Speaker described the late legislator as a devoted public servant who discharged his responsibilities with commitment and a strong sense of duty.
Suleiman said the deceased made valuable contributions to legislative activities and worked tirelessly in the interests of his constituents and the state.
The Speaker prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the deceased and asked God to grant his family, friends and constituents the strength to bear the loss.
The statement also announced that the funeral prayer for the late lawmaker would take place at the Gwallaga Juma’at Mosque in Bauchi on Sunday.
Governor Bala Mohammed also expressed grief over the death of the lawmaker, describing it as a significant loss to Bauchi State.
In a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor said Wanzam’s life was defined by humility, integrity and dedication to public service.
According to the governor, the late legislator earned the respect of colleagues and members of the public through his commitment to the welfare of the people and his contributions to governance.
Mohammed noted that Wanzam played a vital role in legislative oversight and budget-related matters, particularly through his leadership of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation.
We have lost a dependable legislator, a bridge-builder and a committed servant of the people whose contributions to the development of Bauchi State will be remembered,” the governor said.
He extended condolences to the family of the deceased, the people of Sakwa Constituency, the Katagum Emirate Council, and members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly.
The governor prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and asked Allah to grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
