Balarabe Abdullahi Visits Toto, Mourns Late Talban Toto, Jibrin Ndagi
Former Nasarawa Speaker Describes Death of Traditional Titleholder as a Colossal Loss, Prays for Family's Strength
By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku
The immediate past Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Alhaji Jibrin Abdullahi Ndagi, the Talban Toto, following his passing.
Balarabe Abdullahi, who is also the Chairman, Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, led members of his entourage to Toto, the headquarters of Toto Local Government Area, on Tuesday to sympathize with the bereaved family.
Speaking during the visit, the former Speaker described the death of the respected traditional titleholder as a painful and monumental loss, noting that his passing had created a vacuum that would be difficult to fill.
He expressed heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, friends, associates and the people of Toto, urging them to take solace in the will of Almighty Allah.
Balarabe prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased's shortcomings and asked God to reward his good deeds with Aljannatul Firdausi. He also prayed for divine strength and comfort for the family to bear the irreparable loss.
According to him, life and death remain in the hands of God, stressing that everyone must accept His decree while continuing to pray for the peaceful repose of the deceased's soul.
Responding on behalf of the family, Musa Ndagi, younger brother to the late Talban Toto, expressed gratitude to the former Speaker and his delegation for the condolence visit and show of solidarity during the family's moment of grief.
He prayed for God's blessings upon Balarabe Abdullahi and members of his entourage and wished them a safe journey back to their respective destinations.
