House of Rep member, Isah Dogonyaro is dead

By Harriet Tornguvan 

The House of Representatives on Friday said it lost one of its members, Rep. Isa Dogonyaro( APC-Jigawa) after a brief illness.

The  Chairman House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Rotimi said: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our member Dogonyaro , the distinguished representative  of the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the 10th Assembly of the House of Reps.

“Dogonyaro died at age 46 after a brief illness, on Thursday in Abuja.

He said that Dogonyaro was a dedicated and passionate legislator who served his constituents and the nation with commitment.

He added that the deceased was a pillar in the House, who contributed significantly to the development of legislation, particularly in the area of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control.

Adding that he served as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee.