By Suzan Edeh, Bauchi
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has mourned the death of a former military administrator of the state, Abu Ali, Brigadier-General (rtd.).
This was disclosed in a press release signed Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, and made available to journalists in Bauchi.
Ali served as military administrator of Bauchi State from September 1990 to January 1992 under the Ibrahim Babangida administration.
“It is with profound sadness that His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed, on behalf of his family, the government and the good people of Bauchi State, mourns the passing of Brigadier-General (rtd.) Abu Ali, former military administrator of the state,” the statement said.
The governor noted that Ali’s tenure was marked notable developmental strides and a strong commitment to the welfare of the people.
He said the Bauchi Township Water Project was commissioned during Ali’s administration, expanding access to critical water infrastructure in the state capital.
Mohammed added that the late administrator also played a pivotal role in strengthening the Tomato Processing Company and founded the Wikki Tourists Football Club, which has since become a major source of pride for the state.
“Beyond infrastructure and economic development, General Abu Ali showed strong leadership in moments of crisis. In 1991, when ethno-religious unrest erupted in Tafawa Balewa and other communities, he acted decisively to restore peace imposing a curfew and deploying security forces. His firm yet thoughtful approach helped stabilise the situation and prevented further escalation,” the statement read.