By
Dauda Iliya
Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and other dignitaries to attend the funeral of the late Borno state Commissioner for finance, Alhaji Ahmed Ali Ahmed in Maiduguri.
The prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Borno, Imam Laisu Ibrahim.
Alhaji Ahmed died in his sleep on Monday at his residence in Maiduguri at the age of 42, leaving behind two children, a wife, an aged mother, and many brothers and sisters.
Until his death, he was the commissioner for finance and economic development. He served with Zenith Bank for over 17 years, rising to the position of Deputy Manager before joining politics.
Other dignitaries that attended the funeral include APC Deputy National Chairman, Ali Bukar Dalori; Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan; Members of the House of Representatives; Borno APC Chairman and Members of the Borno State House of Assembly.
The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar Garbai Elkanemi, led other members of the Borno Emirate Council, comprising the Waziri of Borno, Mutawali Shettima.
The funeral prayer was also attended by members of the members of the Borno State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Alhaji Bukar Tijani and senior officials of the Borno State Government.
