The father of Sanusi Rikiji, the Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has died, Igbere TV reports.
A statement by the chief information officer to the office of the Speaker, Adesoro Austen, made available to Igbere TV said Garba Rikijii died at the age of 80.
“Until his death, Alhaji Garba Rikiji, was a community leader, philanthropist and an industrialist.
“Late Rikiji hailed from Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. He contributed immensely to the socio-economic development of Zamfara State and was until his death the Chairman, Rikiji and Sons Group of Companies.
“He is survived by wives and children among whom are Rt. Hon. Sanusi Rikiji, Alhaji Lawali Garba Rikiji, Chairman Danmaikyau and Sons limited and others,” Mr Austen said.
The statement also said the deceased had been buried in Gusau, Zamfara State according to Islamic rites.
“Until his death, Alhaji Garba Rikiji, was a community leader, philanthropist and an industrialist.
“Late Rikiji hailed from Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. He contributed immensely to the socio-economic development of Zamfara State and was until his death the Chairman, Rikiji and Sons Group of Companies.
“He is survived by wives and children among whom are Rt. Hon. Sanusi Rikiji, Alhaji Lawali Garba Rikiji, Chairman Danmaikyau and Sons limited and others,” Mr Austen said.
The statement also said the deceased had been buried in Gusau, Zamfara State according to Islamic rites.
