The former Senator representing Katsina South Senatorial District, Bello Mandiya, has died at the age of 62.
The Katsina State Government announced his death in a statement issued on Monday, describing his demise as a great loss to the state and Nigeria.
Governor Dikko Radda expressed shock over the death of the former federal lawmaker, describing Mandiya as a committed public servant whose contributions to the development of Katsina State and the country would be remembered.
Radda condoled with the deceased’s family, the people of Katsina South, his political associates and friends, as well as his former colleagues in the Ninth Senate.
Mandiya served as Chief of Staff to former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, before winning election to the Senate in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Following news of his death, former colleagues and associates paid tribute to the late senator, describing him as a trusted confidant, peacemaker and dedicated lawmaker.
Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan described Mandiya as a “thoroughbred lawmaker” who brought diligence, intellect and a strong sense of responsibility to his legislative duties.
Lawan particularly praised his contributions as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water Resources.
Also mourning the former senator, Waziri Adio, founder of Agora Policy and former Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), described his death as deeply painful.
Adio said his friendship with Mandiya dated back to 1988, highlighting the long-standing relationship they shared.
The death of the former senator has continued to generate tributes from political associates, colleagues and friends across Katsina State and beyond.
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