By Emmanuel Kehinde,Ilorin.
Members of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kwara State Chapter, have expressed their sadness over the demise of former Chairman, Kwara State Civil Service Commission and State Chairman of ACF, Alhaji Saidu Olayinka Galadima.
In a release co-signed by the ACF State Publicity Secretary, Mall. Yusuf Olayinka Erubu; ACF State Coordinator, Alhaji. Abdullahi Yusuf; and ACF State Secretary, Alhajo Yusuf Kawu Daibu,the Forum described the death of the former chairman as a colossal loss..
It noted that the deceased lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation among the youth of the Northern states.
They said: “There is no doubt at all that the ACF State Chairman lived a fulfilled life to be emulated by youths of Ilorin, Kwara State and all states of the North.
“He pioneered the administrative structure of the state by setting up the State Administrative office in 1967,when Kwara State was created.
“Arewa Consultative Forum, Kwara State Chapter, will continue to remember his positive impact during his professional career as a career Officer,who retired tremendously and as a State Chairman of Northern Apex Forum.”
While praying for the repose of the departed soul, ACF commiserated with the family, Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, Arewa, and Nigeria on the loss of Alhaji Galadima.
“May Almighty Allah forgive all his short comings, grant him Aijana Fridaus and give his family, Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, Arewa, and Nigeria as a whole, the fortitude to bear the loss,” they added.