Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has mourned the passage of the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Umar Baba Jibril, who died in the early hours of Friday.

Jibril was buried later today in Lokoja, Kogi State, after jummat prayers.

Dogara said in a statement released to journalists this morning: “We regret to announce the passing away of our friend, brother, colleague and leader, Rt. Hon Umar Buba Jibrin, Deputy Leader of the House of Representatives, whose sad demise occurred in the early hours of Friday, after a long protracted illness.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, his wives, children, relations, his constituents and people of Kogi State.”

Dogara described Hon Buba as an upright man, a leader per excellence, a patriotic, committed and hardworking lawmaker and worthy representative.

He added that He will greatly be missed by all.