Peter Kisira, a former deputy governor of Kwara State has passed away. He was aged 74.
Kisira’s death had been confirmed by the state government in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, and it revealed that Kisira had reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, March 30.
He had served as the deputy to the immediate past governor of the state, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed, between May 29, 2011 and May 29, 2019.
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, had in a condolence message, expressed sadness on the death of the former deputy governor.
The statement read:
“Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, is despondent to receive reports of the death of a former Deputy Governor of the state, Elder Peter Kisira, who passed away in the early hours of today, Saturday.
The former deputy Governor died at the age of 74, according to his family.
“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.”
According to the governor, the ex-deputy governor will be remembered for his life of commendable public service and dedication to good causes.
