Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, a member representing Nasarawa Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is dead.
His death was announced to newsmen on Friday by Mohammed Okpoku, representing Udege/Loko constituency.
Okpoku said that Suleiman died in the late hours of Thursday, April 30th, following a brief illness at Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi.
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He said that the remains of the lawmaker would buried Friday morning in Nasarawa local government area, according to Islamic rites.
“I am very sad to announce the death of my colleague, Hon Suleiman Adamu, who is from the same local government with me.
“His death is a painful loss to us and we will continue to pray for the repose of his soul,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deceased left behind one wife and five children.