Ex-Kwara deputy governor, Kisira, dies at 74
Immediate past deputy governor of Kwara, Peter Kisira, has died at the age of 74.
Tribune Online gathered that Kisira, who served alongside Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed between May 29, 2011, and May 29, 2019, died in the early hours of today, Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Kisira hailed from Ilesha-Baruba in the Baruten local government area of the state.
In a statement by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor said that he was sad to receive the death of the former governor.
“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.
“The Governor said the former Deputy Governor will be remembered for his life of commendable public service and dedication to good causes.
“He prays to God to receive his soul and look after the family that inherits him”.
Also, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has commiserated with the State Government over the death of former Deputy Governor, Mr Peter Kisira.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a condolence message, described late Peter Kisira as a gentleman and administrator par excellence who served the state meritoriously in various capacities.
“The Emir, on behalf of the entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, commiserate with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, people of Baruten local government area, government and people of Kwara State over the unfortunate incident.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, therefore, condoled with the widow, children, immediate and extended families of the late Deputy Governor, praying God to comfort them and repose the soul of the deceased”.
President of the eighth Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, also mourned the death of the former deputy governor
Saraki, a two-term governor of Kwara state, extended his condolences to the family of the deceased as well as the people of Ilesha-Baruba in the Barutten local government area of the state.
The former Senate President in a statement, described the late elder statesman as an accomplished politician and a respected community leader, adding that as deputy governor, he served Kwara and its people with diligence and dedication.
Saraki added that the deceased lived a fulfilled life in the service of his creator and humanity.
He prayed to God Almighty to grant his family and the state the fortitude to bear the painful exit and comfort all those who mourn his demise.