News Investigators/ The governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned businessman, philanthropist, and community leader, Alhaji Jauro Bappi, who passed away today in Gombe after a protracted illness.
Mr. Yahaya described the late Jauro Bappi as a close associate and confidant with whom he had shared a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship.
In a statement by Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor praised the late businessman “as a highly respected businessman, a devout Muslim, and a key pillar of the Tijjaniyya in Gombe, whose charitable deeds touched many lives.”
The Governor noted that Jauro Bappi’s death was a huge loss to him personally and to the entire Gombe State, as the deceased was an influential figure whose contributions to the business community and the social fabric of the state were immeasurable.
Mr. Yahaya, on behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, his associates, the business community, and members of the Tijjaniyya in Gombe and beyond.
He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and reward his good deeds with Aljannat Firdaus.