Alhaji Kure
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State on the passing of former governor, Engr. Abdulkadir Kure.
President Buhari, in a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, also commiserated with the wife of the deceased, Senator Zaynab Kure and her children, all the Kure family and the Nupe people, on the unfortunate demise of their illustrious son.
The President joined them in mourning the two-term governor and vibrant political leader who was a great promoter of peaceful co-existence, development and the unity of the Nigerian state throughout his life.
President Buhari paid tribute to Engr. Kure’s unselfish dedication to the progress of his state, symbolised by his selfless services to his community even after leaving office.
The President prayed that the Almighty Allah will receive Governor Kure’s soul and comfort all who mourn him.
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday also expressed shock over the death of a former Governor of Niger State, Engineer Abdulkadir Kure, just as he described him as a man who made tremendous sacrifice for nation building.
Saraki, in a condolence message, issued by his Special Assistant on New Media, Bamikole Omishore stated that Kure’s death has left a void that cannot be easily filled.
“I received the shocking news of the demise of a political icon, Engineer Abdulkadir Kure. His demise no doubt leaves a void that cannot be easily filled,” Saraki said.
He condoled with the people and Government of Niger State over the sad incident and said that his developmental strides in the state and humble lifestyle will keep his memory alive.
The Senate President also commiserated with the family of the late Kure, most especially his wife, Hajia Zainab Kure, who had also served the country as a Senator.
In his own message, immediate past President of the Senate, Senator David Mark lamented the demise of Alhaji Kure whom he described as an accomplished public servant and quintessential politician .
Alhaji Kure was the civilian governor of Niger state from 1999 to 2007. He was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Reacting to the demise of the former governor, Senator Mark said the death of Kure at this time was a devastating blow to the political class especially the PDP family.
Senator Mark noted that late Kure was a vibrant and dynamic governor of Niger state in his days who embarked on aggressive transformation of the state.
Senator Mark recalled his acquaintance with Kure which dates back to early 1980s when he was a military governor of old Niger state, a relationship he said was consummated when they met as members and leaders of the PDP in 1998/99.
According to Mark:” Kure was one of the brilliant and forthright politicians I have ever met. He was soft spoken but frank and honest. He called a spade its rightful name. He was truthful and trustworthy.
“Even during serious political upheavals, he always stood firm and fearless . He left nobody in doubt about his position on critical national issues.
“We shall miss this gentleman. We shall miss this patriot. We shall miss this nationalist who craved a nation where peace and unity reigns supreme. And where no citizen will be oppressed or shortchanged under any circumstances”.
Senator Mark however takes solace in the fact that Kure lived an eventful and truly accomplished life worthy of emulation. He advised the bereaved family to uphold the legacy of selflessness and commitment to the ideals of nationhood which the late Kure stood for.
