Gombe renowned politician and businessman, Dr Jamil Isyaka Gwamna has expressed deep sadness over the death of former Nigerian Ambassador in Libya, Amb. Aliyu Dala Hassan, who died on Sunday.
In a press statement on Sunday, Gwamna described late Aliyu Dala as a core diplomat who served his country meritoriously during his active years as Ambassador to various countries including Libya and Malta.
The statement read in part, “I am greatly saddened by the news of the death of Ambassador Aliyu Dala Hassan, an eminent son of the soil whose passing away was announced today
“Late Amb. Aliyu Dala was a gentleman and a perfect example of a diplomat who ensured that his countries of assignment during his active years in diplomatic service which included the Republic of Libya and Malta, enjoyed the best of diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
“We in Gombe and Nigerians as a whole were proud of the late Ambassador’s enviable records of service in the diplomatic circuit and for which he would be surely missed.
“I Commiserate with the government of Nigeria, Gombe State, diplomatic community and the immediate family of late Ambassado on this unfortunate occurrence.
“I pray that Allah would grant the soul of the late envoy eternal rest.”
