By Abbanobi-Eku Onyekachi
Senate President Ahmad Lawan at Nigeria’s 9th Senate mourns the death of member representing Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dogon Yaro, according to Media Adviser to Senator Ahmad Lawan, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo
Until his death on Friday in Abuja from undisclosed illness , Dogon Yaro was the Vice Chairman, the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control.
Prior to his election as a member of the House of Representatives in February 2023, he served as a Special Assistant to Senator Ahmad Lawan between 2019 and 2023.
Senator Lawan, in a statement to mourn his death, described his passing on, as a huge loss for Jigawa State and the nation, in particular. He sent his condolences to the House of Representatives, his family, constituents, and the government of Jigawa State.
Lawan’s statement reads, thus: “I received with deep sadness the passing of Hon. Isa DogonYaro, member representing Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the National Assembly. Hon. Dogon Yaro was a respected leader and advocate for his constituents. His death is a great loss to the people of Jigawa State and the entire nation.
“Hon. DogonYaro served as one of my Special Assistants when I was President of the 9th Senate between 2019 and 2023. He will be remembered for his integrity, passion, and commitment to public service. The people of Babura/Garki Federal Constituency have lost a strong voice and a champion for their needs.
“I send my heartfelt condolences to the House of Representatives, his constituents and the government of Jigawa State. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
In honour of Hon. Isa DogonYaro’s memory, let us all recommit ourselves to serving our dear nation with the same level of passion that he exemplified throughout his career.
