The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Hon Aliyu Mukthar Betara, has led about 60 members-elect to Jalingo, the Taraba State capital on a condolence visit to the family of the late member-elect, Hon Ismaila Yushau Maihanci, who died recently.
Betara who is contesting for speakership of the 10th Lower Chamber at the Maihanci residence on Sunday announced full scholarship for the son of the deceased.
Maihanchi was elected to represent Jalingo/ Yorro/Zing federal constituency of Taraba State in the 2023 general election, but died in the early hours of last Saturday in Abuja following a brief illness.
Betara, who expressed grief over the incident, described the late member-elect as “a brother and friend.”
“Earlier today, myself, and the team of my colleagues paid a condolence visit to the family of our beloved colleague, the late Hon. Isma’ila Yashua Maihanchi.
“I want to sincerely appreciate the over 60 honourable members of the House of Representatives who took out time and accompanied me, despite their busy schedule.
“I was indeed touched by their depth of sacrifices and show of love, as we had to fly through Yola and took a voyage of about nine hours to Taraba State, while it was raining on some axis as we travelled.”
“During my condolence message as we visited the wife of the late, and his biological parents, I promised them that his son shall be placed on scholarship from primary education to any level he desires to attain henceforth. Once again, my heartfelt condolences to the widow and the entire family of the late lawmaker-elect,” he said. Maihanci is survived by a child, a pregnant wife and aged parents.
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