Kisira whose death was confirmed by the
state government in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary,
Rafiu Ajakaye, reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday,30/3/2024
He served as the deputy to the immediate
past governor of the state, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed, between May 29, 2011 and
May 29, 2019.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in a condolence
message, expressed sadness on the death of the former deputy governor.
The statement read, “Kwara State Governor,
AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, is sad to receive reports of the death of the former
Deputy Governor of the state, Elder Peter Kisira, in the early hours of today,
Saturday.
“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 sends his heartfelt condolences to the people of Baruten and the
family of Elder Kisira, whom he urges 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.
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