Mariam Shekari, the daughter of Stephen Shekari, a former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, and Rifkatu Irene Shekari, a graduate of Cornell, a top-class Ivy League American university, has been a loyal and amiable Personal Assistant to me for a long time.

She lost her beloved brother George on Monday. I invited her to submit a tribute for publication. Here it is:

George, you were the sweetest soul, with the gentlest smile that could light up even the darkest days. Your unwavering support and love were the bedrock of our family, a true pillar we could always lean on. Your kindness, warmth, and strength will forever be cherished in our hearts. Though your passing leaves a void, your legacy and cherished memories will forever be etched in our hearts.

Farewell, dear brother. You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, dear brother. Your spirit will continue to inspire and guide us.

BIOGRAPHY OF LATE MR GEORGE DANJUMA KATUNG SHEKARI.

Late George D.K Shekari was born on the 23rd of June 1972 in Kaduna state to the family of the late Stephen Rijo Shekari and Mrs Rifkatu Irene Shekari both of blessed memory.

He started from Capital Primary School and later proceeded to Baptist High-School Jos, Plateau State, from 1982 to 1987.

He then attended the Nigerian Defense Academy, NDA, from 1990-1992 with the 42 regular course Delta battalion.

He obtained a diploma in computer certification and desktop publishing in 1998. He had a BSC in Criminology and Security studies in 2017 at the Open University. In 2020 he was one of the inductees with the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN, and a postgraduate professional diploma in accountancy in 2021.

Gorgi Porgy, as he was fondly called by his friends, worked extensively in the cybersecurity field and was the CEO of El-Jojan Integrated Concepts Limited , a role he occupied till the time of his demise.

He married his best friend and soulmate Helen Shekari (Nee Eda) on 24th March 2007. He is survived by five children. He also left behind six uncles, aunties, cousins, supportive friends and loved ones.



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