Minister of aviation Hadi Sirika has lost his chief of staff Ibrahim Idris, Igbere TV reports.
The Federal Ministry of Aviation announced on Monday morning that Mr Idris died on Sunday night. Cause of death was not stated.
“Innalillahi Wa inna ilahi Rajuun, with total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the death of Dr. Ibrahim Idris Chief of Staff to the Hon. Minister Hadi Sirika last night.
“A hardworking, godly and simple (man). May Allah forgive him and grant him the highest rank in Jannah,” the ministry tweeted.
In a brief tribute to his departed chief of staff, Mr Sirika also described Idris as a “honest, trustworthy, simple, warm godly” man.
“You lived to define how best to relate with people and serve Allah without show. May Allah the Merciful grant you Firdaus and grant us same when we come,” he tweeted.
Idris is expected to be buried later on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites.
