Northern senators are saddened by Mandiya’s death

Northern Senators on Tuesday expressed deep sadness over the passing away of Senator Bello Mandiya at the age of 62.

In a condolence message signed by their President, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’ Adua (Katsina Central), the senators said Mandiya’s death was a painful loss for her family, the people of Katsina State, the people of Katsina South and the nation at large.

Senator Mandiya, they said, lived a life dedicated to public service, and his death deprived Nigeria of a committed administrator and legislator, whose contributions will remain part of the political history of Katsina State and the Ninth Senate.

They praised Mandiya saying that “as a member of the Ninth Senate, Senator Mandiya has distinguished himself as a diligent and responsible legislator.

“He was a reliable colleague and bridge builder who consistently promoted cooperation among senators and advocated for policies that would strengthen national development.

“He believed strongly in the unity, stability and progress of Nigeria and approached public service with the understanding that political office must ultimately be used to improve the lives of the people”

They therefore expressed their heartfelt condolences to Senator Mandiya’s immediate family members, the government and people of Katsina State, the people of Katsina South, his political associates and his former colleagues in the National Assembly.