Governor Inuwa Yahaya Mourns Sarkin Sulken Tangale, Ankamu Tasha

By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed grief over the passing away of Sarkin Sulken Tangale, Malam Ankamu Tasha who died recently at the age of 95 years. 
A statement signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said the Governor, in a condolence message,  described the death of the nonagenarian as a huge loss, not only to his immediate family but to the Tangale  community and the state in general. 
Governor Inuwa Yahaya said, as a retired teacher, the late Baba Tasha contributed immensely to the growth and development of  education in the State and had raised and mentored great leaders in the society. 
“Baba was a a great educationist,  philanthropist, bridge builder and respected community leader who spent greater part of his life promoting peaceful co-existence and impacting positively on the lives of many in tangale land”. 
“The late elder statesman was an epitome of fatherhood, who raised honourable and respected children in the society, among them, the Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Governor in the office of the Deputy Governor in person of Mr. Jack A. Tasha”. 
The Governor extended his condolences to Mr. Jack Tasha and his siblings as well as  entire members of the Tasha’s family, consoling them to take solace in the fact that their patriarch lived an examplary life and left behind good legacies. 
He also prayed God to grant the deceased  eternal rest and give those he left behind the fortitude to bear the great loss.  
The late Baba Tasha left behind his wife, Mrs Vasty Tasha, children; Mr. Jack A Tasha,  Mrs.Susanna Huseini, Mrs.Laraba Jidda, Mrs.Babiya Yila Maikano and  Barr.Rosaline Tasha. 
Meanwhile, a statement from the family indicated that the burial arrangements are slated for Saturday, 4th December, 2021 at ECWA, Church Kalkullum, Billiri Local Government Area by 11:00 O’Clock in the morning.