Bauchi Lawmaker, Wanzam Mohammed Zaki, dies after brief illness

Hon Wanzam Mohammed Zaki, a representative of Sakwa Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, has died on Sunday morning in Bauchi due to sickness.

At the time of his death, Zaki was chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation.

His demise was made known to the public by Rt Hon. Abubakar Y. Sulaiman, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, through a press release that was signed by his spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi.

Sulaiman commended him for being a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly for his constituency and the state.

The statement read, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Sakwa Constituency, Hon. Mohammad Wanzam.”

The funeral prayer for the deceased was held on Sunday at the Gwallaga Juma’at Mosque in Bauchi at 11:00 am.

The Speaker prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, accept his good deeds, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has described the deceased as a dedicated lawmaker, humble leader, and committed public servant whose life was characterised by simplicity and commitment to the welfare of his constituents and the development of Bauchi State.

In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor noted that the lawmaker distinguished himself through diligence, maturity, and patriotism, particularly in his role as Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation.

He commended his contributions in the formulation and oversight of policies and programmes aimed at improving the lives of the people.

The governor explained, “His death is a great loss not only to his family and constituents but also to the entire Bauchi State. We have lost a dependable legislator, a bridge-builder, and a man whose humility and dedication earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and citizens alike,” the Governor stated.

Governor Mohammed urged the people of the State to take solace in the worthy legacy of service, commitment, and selflessness that the late lawmaker left behind.

He prayed Allah forgive his shortcomings and to grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.