Nigerian Mourns Hamma Misau

President Goodluck Jonathan and Nigerians have joined in the mourning of  Mallam Hamma Misau, a National Conference delegate who passed out in Abuja yesterday.

A State House statement said the president commiserated with members of the Association of Retired Police Officers, which he represented, as well as his family, the government and people of Bauchi State, as well as the Chairman of the National Conference, Justice Idris Kutigi (rtd.) and all of the deceased’s co-delegates.

“The President joins them in mourning Hamma Misau who patriotically served his nation, state and community throughout his 34 years of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force and even in retirement, continued to be actively engaged with efforts to move the nation forward as shown by his participation in the National Conference,” the statement said. 

Mr. Jonathan further urged all delegates to the National Conference to resolve to honour Misau’s memory by rededicating themselves to working conscientiously towards further strengthening national unity, and promoting peace, security, political stability and faster development in the country. 

Misau died one day after he acquired instant fame by becoming the face of sleeping delegates at the National Conference as captured by a photo that went viral on social networks.