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Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal has announced the death of one of his commissioners, Surajo Marafa Gatawa.

Mr. Gatawa, until his death was the State Commissioner for Lands and Housing.

He passed away after a brief illness in Sokoto<!--more-->

He served as commissioner of Social Welfare during the first tenure of Governor Aminu Tambuwal and was made commissioner for Land and Housing in the second term, the position he held until his death

He is survived by three wives and many children.

Mr. Gatawa has since been buried in Sokoto in accordance to Islamic rites.