By: Monday Danladi Bauchi
President of the Nigeria Baptist Convention (NBC), Rev Dr Israel Adelani Akanji on Wednesday, led a delegation to condole with the Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed over the death of his stepmother, late Hajiya Hauwa Duguri who died last week at the age of 120.
Israel Akanji who is the President of All African Baptist Fellowship described the death of Hajiya Dada aa a great loss not only to the immediate family but to the State and Nigeria as a whole considering the number of leaders she was able to raise before her death.
He prayed God to grant her soul rest in Aljannah Firdausi and the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss saying that the entire Baptist family in the State is with the Governor at this moment of grieve.
In his response, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed appreciated the NBC President for the condolence visit and show of empathy saying that he really felt elated to receive the delegation.
He described the visit as very important to him and the entire family coming from a close associate and leader of a large Christian group like the Baptist saying it was an unforgettable memories.
The Governor prayed that God will continue to uphold him and his Ministry and reward him abundantly just as he wished a hitch-free International Workers Conference in Gombe and a safe journey back to his base.