Buba Grieves Sen. Mana, Hails Him as Irreplaceable Loss
By Joel Ajayi
Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) and former Federal lawmaker representing Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has described the death of Senator Muhammad Mana, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the early years of the 4th Republic, as a monumental loss to Adamawa State and Nigeria at large.
In a statement issued Saturday in Abuja, Buba said the late military officer was one of the pioneers who laid the foundation for productive leadership in Adamawa State, leaving behind footprints that remain a source of inspiration.
“Senator Mana’s footprints will continue to inspire millions of our indigenes in Adamawa State who are bent on following the hallmarks of selfless service and servant-leadership, which leaders of his era nurtured and exemplified. He loved Adamawa State and Nigeria dearly, and this commitment defined his service until his very end yesterday (Friday) in Abuja,” Buba stated.
The NTAC DG also recalled how the late senator demonstrated his passion for peace and unity during his time as Chairman of the APC peace committee in Adamawa State:
“I recall with nostalgia how, as Chairman of the Committee seeking the restoration of peace and cessation of internal hostilities among stalwarts of APC in Adamawa, he opened his gates perpetually for us to hold endless meetings that wore on into odd hours. His consuming zeal and passion for results will be sorely missed by our party and the people.”
While mourning the passing of a man he described as a “true Adamawa son in words and deeds,” Buba reflected on Mana’s years of service, including his time as Military Administrator of the old Plateau State (now Plateau and Nasarawa States) from 1993 to 1996, and as Commandant of the Brigade of Guards in Abuja. According to him, Mana consistently used his privileged positions to listen to and support those in need.
Buba extended his condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, the Government and people of Adamawa State, and Nigerians at large, praying Allah to grant Senator Mana eternal rest.
“For myself and my family, and on behalf of the Management and staff of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, I convey our deepest condolences to Senator Mana’s family, to the Government and people of Adamawa State, and to our nation, which he loved and served dearly to the very end. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljanat Firdaus. Ameen.”
Senator Muhammad Mana passed away on Friday in Abuja at the age of 73. He served as Military Administrator of the old Plateau State between 1993 and 1996 before representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in 1999.
