A former Minister of Transport and Aviation during Muhammadu Buhari’s regime as Military Head of State, Abdullahi Ibrahim has reportedly died of COVID-19-related complications.
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ibrahim was reported to have died in an isolation centre in Abuja on Sunday.
Late Ibrahim also served as Attorney General and Minister of Justice during Abdulsalami Abubakar regime.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari, in a condolence message issued by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu on Sunday, described the late Ibrahim as an “exemplary lawyer and statesman, with impeccable integrity.”
“He (Ibrahim) was an extraordinary philanthropist who rendered legal services without charge to many who could not pay.
“As Minister in my government, Abdullahi Ibrahim will be remembered for doing so much to empower the girl child, including access to education.
“His work as member of the Nigerian team that negotiated the Maritime Boundary Treaty between Nigeria and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the Unitization Agreement of the Zafiro/Ekanga Oil Fields has left an indelible mark on the trajectory of this country’s history and development.
“His accomplishments will continue to make us proud,” Buhari stated.
Buhari extended condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family and the government and people of Kogi.
