Alhaji Mohammed Goni, the first civilian governor of Borno state has died at the age of 78.
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| Alhai Mohammed Goni, former Borno Governor |
A family source, who confirmed his death said he died at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital on Wednesday, 29.
The cause of his death has not been disclosed yet.
In 1979, Mr. Goni became the first civilian governor of the former Borno state, on the platform of the Great Nigeria Peoples Party (GNPP) and was in office from October 1979 to September 1983.
Mr. Goni was also part of the Progressives Coalition led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Considered as one of the best governors of the state, he continued to enjoy the respect and admiration of the people for his past glory.
Before the 1983 election, he renounced to the Unity Party of Nigeria, running unsuccessfully for reelection against the Nigeria Peoples Party candidate Sheikh Jarma.
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