Yobe Local Government Chairman Dies in Egypt, Details Emerge
- The chairman of Yusufari local government area in Yobe state, Alhaji Baba Abba Aji, has died after a prolonged illness
- He passed away on Sunday in a private hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he was later buried according to Islamic rites
- His death has drawn condolences from the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and others
The chairman of Yusufari local government area (LGA) in Yobe state, Alhaji Baba Abba Aji, has passed away.
A family source told Daily Trust that the chairman passed away on Sunday, December 28, after a prolonged illness in a private hospital in Cairo, Egypt.
Confirming the death, the chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Yobe state chapter, Hon. Bukar Adamu, said the late chairman battled with a prolonged illness before his demise.
Source: UGC
The source also told Daily Trust that the deceased had already been buried in Cairo in line with Islamic rites.
On behalf of the 16 local government chairmen in Yobe state, Hon. Bukar Adamu expressed sympathy to the government and people of the state. He said:
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Yobe State Government, Yusufari Local Government and the family of the deceased over this great loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Source: Original
Where is Yobe state located?
Yobe State, located in northeastern Nigeria, was created on August 27, 1991, from the western part of Borno State. Its capital is Damaturu, and it covers about 45,502 km, making it one of Nigeria’s largest states by land area.
Yobe shares borders with Borno, Bauchi, Jigawa, Gombe, and the Republic of Niger. The state has 17 Local Government Areas, including Potiskum, Nguru, and Yusufari. Known as the “Pride of the Sahel,” Yobe lies within the Sudano-Sahelian vegetation zone, facing challenges of desertification and drought.
With a population estimated at 3.6 million in 2022, agriculture and livestock remain its economic backbone.
Yobe chairman: What to know about Egypt
Egypt, officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country linking northeast Africa with southwest Asia through the Sinai Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Cairo, while Alexandria serves as a major port.
Egypt covers about 1,001,450 km² and has a population of over 110 million (2025 estimate), making it the most populous Arab nation. The Nile River, the world’s longest, runs through the country and has sustained its civilisation for millennia.
Arabic is the official language, and Islam is the dominant religion. Egypt’s economy relies on tourism, agriculture, natural gas, and the Suez Canal.
Top ex-Bauchi senator dies
Legit.ng earlier reported that Senator Lawal Yahaya Gumau, the former Senator who represented Bauchi South Senatorial district in the ninth Senate, reportedly passed away in Abuja on Friday night, February 21. The former lawmaker was said to have died after a brief illness at the age of 57.
According to Leadership, Gumau's death was confirmed by his former aide, Comrade Haruna Usman Muhammad, in a chat with journalists on Saturday morning, February 22. The late Senator Gumau was first elected to represent the people of Bauchi South in 2018 via a by-election which was held after the death of Senator Ali Wakili.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
