Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State on Wednesday expressed sadness over the demised of Mrs. Jumai Agara, the former deputy governor’s wife after a protracting illness.

Mrs. Jumai Agara died yesterday at an undisclosed hospital.

A statement which was personally signed by Governor Abdullahi Sule, described the demised of Jumai Agara as sad news.

According to the statement,” I am saddened by the news of the demise of Mrs. Jummai Agara, the beloved wife of our former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state, His Excellency Silas Ali Agara.

” The loss of life anyway is painful even more so is the death of a partner who had provided support, care, and love to her family and wherever she found herself.

” I, on behalf of my family and the good people of our state heartedly commiserate with His Excellency Silas Agara and the rest of the family. Sir, I urge you to take solace in the fond memories and the worthy life Jummai lived.

He also condoled with the entire people of Akwanga LGA in particular and the state as a whole.