Tributes as ex-Kaduna Deputy Gov, Bala is buried

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Mr Bala, 64, died in an Abuja hospital on July 11 following a protracted illness.

The late former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Bala, , was on Saturday buried in his hometown, Manchok, Kaura Local Government Area.

The burial organised by the Evangelical Church Winning All , Manchok, was attended by relatives, friends, associates and top government officials including, Governor Nasir El-Rufai.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Bala, 64, died in an Abuja hospital on July 11 following a protracted illness. Mr El-Rufai in a tribute at the funeral described the deceased as one of the most honest and decent persons he had ever come across in life.

“Bantex was a brilliant man. But beyond that, he was one of the most honest and decent humans I have ever come across. I will miss my friend. “We never argued in the four years he was my deputy except once when he told me he was going to resign.According to him, Mr Bantex will be remembered for his laudable contributions to the growth and development of the state.The deceased’s wife, Ladi Bala, said her late husband was a peaceful and loving man who died with a smile on his face.

 

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