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Kwara Ex-Deputy Gov Peter Kisira Is Dead

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Former Kwara State’s Deputy Governor Peter Kisira has died.

He was 74 years old.

From May 29, 2011 to May 29, 2019, Peter Kisira served as first-term Deputy Governor to the immediate past Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed.

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A statement by Kwara State Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, said the politician died in the early hours of Saturday, March 30.

Ajakaye posted a condolence message on the deceased, saying: “Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, is sad to receive reports of the death of the former Deputy Governor of the state, Elder Peter Kisira, in the early hours of today, Saturday.

“The former Deputy Governor died at the age of 74, according to family accounts.

“On behalf of the people and government of the state, Governor AbdulRazaq sends his heartfelt condolences to the people of Baruten and the family of Elder Kisira, whom he urges to take solace in his fine legacies as a public servant and a bureaucrat who rose to the rank of permanent secretary in the state’s civil service.”

His principal and former Governor Abdufatah Ahmed, also, commiserated with the family and friends.

Ahmed described the death as a great loss, not only to Kwara but also to Nigeria.

He described the deceased as a refined, committed, and loyal man who served the state with utmost fear of God and love of the state.

The statement read, “With sadness in my heart, I commiserate with the families, friends, and associates of the late former deputy governor. My heart also goes out to the Emir of Ilesha Baruba over the death of an illustrious son of the kingdom, Peter Kisira.”

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