AbdulRazaq mourns death of ex-Dep. Gov. Peter Kisira

…Felicitates with Christians on Easter celebrations

By Saka Laaro, Ilorin

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has mourned the death of the former Deputy Governor of the state His Excellency Elder Peter Kisira.

Kisira was reported to have died in the early hours of Saturday March 30, 2024.

The former Deputy Governor died at the age of 74, according to family accounts.

On behalf of the people and government of the state, Governor AbdulRazaq sent his heartfelt condolences to the people of Baruten and the family of Elder Kisira, whom he urged to take solace in his fine legacies as a public servant and a bureaucrat who rose to the rank of Permanent Secretary in the state’s civil service.

The Governor said the former Deputy Governor will be remembered for his life of commendable public service and dedication to good causes.

He prayed to God to receive his soul and look after the family that inherits him.

Meanwhile, the Governor has also sent his hearty felicitations to the Christian community in the state and across Nigeria on the Easter celebration.

The Governor said Easter evokes the time-tested themes of love, sacrifice, compassion, unity, and triumph of good over evil at different times.

“The sacrifice of Jesus Christ to guide the flock and the enduring legacy he left for humanity call for deeper reflection at this time and always,” he said.

He urged citizens to seize the moment to renew their faith in God, unite for national and collective growth, and to help one another to uphold goodness and justice in the world.

The Governor wished the Christian community a happy Easter celebration.