Breaking: Former Finance Minister, Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji Is Dead
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, is dead.
Family sources confirmed the passing of the elder statesman on Thursday in Abuja.
Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji served as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance between 1985 and 1986 during the administration of former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.
He was also a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
A thorough-bred administrator, he held several other key positions in the civil service and corporate sector during his illustrious career.
As Sardaunan Sokoto, he was one of the most revered traditional title holders in the Sokoto Caliphate and played major roles in community development, diplomacy and national affairs.
Tributes have continued to pour in from across the country, with political leaders, traditional institutions and associates describing him as a patriot, administrator and bridge builder.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in line with Islamic rites.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdaus. Ameen.
