02/09/2026
PRESS RELEASE:
FCT ALGON CHAIRMAN, MAIKALANGU, PAYS LAST RESPECTS TO LATE HRH PHILIBUS TUKURA IN KADUNA
The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils Chairmen Of Nigeria (FCT ALGON) and Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has paid his last respects to the late His Royal Highness (HRH) Philibus Tukura at his funeral service held at the First Baptist Church, Issah Mission, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The ALGON Boss joined the family, friends, traditional rulers, members of the First Baptist Church and the entire community to mourn the passing of the respected tradition offering prayers and words of comfort to the bereaved family.
The FCT ALGON Chairman described the deceased as a man whose life was marked by service, wisdom, peace and commitment to his people, noting that his passing was a great loss to his family, community and all those who benefited from his leadership and fatherly counsel.
While addressing the congregation and members of the First Baptist Church, Hon. Maikalangu urged them to remain steadfast in their faith and to take solace in God during the difficult period.
“At a moment like this, words may not be enough to express the pain of losing someone dear to us. But as people of faith, we must hold firmly to God, knowing that He is the giver and taker of life.
"Let us continue to pray for the family, asking God to grant them the strength, comfort and courage to bear this irreparable loss.”
He further urged the family to preserve the legacy of the late traditional ruler by continuing to uphold the values of peace, unity, love and service which he stood for during his lifetime.
Maikalangu prayed that God Almighty would forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him eternal rest and give the bereaved family the fortitude to overcome the pain of his departure.
Speaking on behalf of the family, the second son of the deceased, Mr. Sadiq Philibus Yakubu, expressed profound appreciation to Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu and other dignitaries, friends, colleagues and well-wishers who identified with the family during the funeral.
Mr. Yakubu particularly thanked the FCT ALGON Chairman for making time to attend the funeral and for his words of encouragement, prayers and support to the family at such a difficult moment.
He prayed that God would continue to bless Hon. Maikalangu and all those who stood with the family, adding that their presence and support would remain deeply appreciated.
The funeral service ended with prayers for the repose of the soul of the late HRH Philibus Tukura and for God's continued comfort and protection over the bereaved family.
Signed:
Kingsley Madaki
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman AMAC
2nd September, 2026