The government chairman of Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Mallam Masud Aliyu Umar, has died in a deadly highway accident whereas getting back from a political assembly in Bauchi, barely three months after his election.
The accident reportedly occurred on Sunday night at Konkiyal village in Darazo Local Government Area of the state.
The late chairman was returning to Zaki Local Government Area after attending a crucial stakeholders’ assembly of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), convened by the occasion earlier on Sunday in Bauchi, when the unlucky incident occurred.
LEADERSHIP reviews that Masud Aliyu Umar was elected chairman of Zaki Local Government Area on August 17, 2026, alongside the chairpersons of the opposite 19 native authorities areas within the state.
Before his election, he served as director-general of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
Reacting to his dying, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, expressed deep sorrow and shock over the tragic loss.
In a condolence message issued by his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor, on behalf of his household, the state authorities and the individuals of Bauchi State, prolonged heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s instant household, the individuals of Zaki Local Government Area, the Katagum Emirate Council, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Bauchi State chapter, in addition to his mates, associates and political colleagues.
Governor Mohammed described the late Umar as a devoted public servant, a dedicated grassroots politician, and a compassionate chief whose contributions to public service and group growth would stay indelible within the historical past of Bauchi State.
Reflecting on his earlier function as director-general of SEMA, the Governor stated the deceased demonstrated exceptional dedication to emergency response, catastrophe administration and humanitarian interventions throughout the state.
“His tenure at SEMA was characterised by dedication to alleviating the sufferings of vulnerable citizens and providing timely interventions to communities affected by emergencies and other humanitarian challenges,” he stated.
The Governor added that, as Executive Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area, Umar continued to show an unwavering dedication to grassroots growth, notably by way of initiatives geared toward empowering youths and girls, bettering livelihoods and selling inclusive growth.
He famous that though his tenure as chairman was comparatively temporary, his ardour for public service, accessibility to the individuals and dedication to bettering the welfare of his constituents distinguished his LEADERSHIP.
Governor Mohammed additional noticed that his dying was not solely a devastating loss to his instant household and the individuals of Zaki Local Government Area but additionally a big loss to Bauchi State, notably the general public service and native authorities administration.
He stated the deceased’s expertise, dedication and contributions could be tremendously missed.
While praying for the peaceable repose of his soul, the governor urged his household, political associates, mates and the individuals of Zaki Local Government Area to seek out energy and luxury in Almighty Allah throughout this troublesome interval.
He prayed that Allah, in His infinite mercy, would forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, settle for his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
The Governor additionally introduced that the funeral prayer for the deceased would happen on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. on the Palace of the District Head, Mur Mur, Zaki Local Government Area, Bauchi State.
“May the Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest and give all those he left behind the fortitude to bear this great loss,” the governor prayed.
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