Ibrahim Kefas, a former military administrator of Delta and Cross River states, has died aged 73.
Kefas, from Wukari in Taraba state, died on Friday, October 1, at an Abuja hospital after a brief illness.
The late military administrator was a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba state.
Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta state governor, has commiserated with the Wukari community over the death of Kefas.
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“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I mourn with the Kefas family, the people of Wukari and the Taraba State government on the passing away of retired Air Commodore Ibrahim Kefas,” he said in a statement signed by Olisa Ifeajika, his chief press secretary.
“The late Kefas was an accomplished officer, administrator and statesman, who will be remembered for epitomising service and patriotism in Nigeria’s development while in service.
“He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, particularly those whose lives he impacted.”
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Okowa added that Kefas contributed immensely to the development of the states where he served.
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