The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has lost his father, Idris Hussain.
Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Henshaw Ogubike, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
Hussain died in the early hours of Wednesday after a protracted illness at the age of 96.
“The late Alhaji Idris Hussain was a businessman and a philanthropist of high repute. He hailed from Daneji Quarters in Kano Municipal Local Government Council of Kano State,” the statement read.
“He is survived by many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren amongst whom is Alhaji Ahmed Idris, FCNA, the Accountant-General of the Federation.
“He has been buried according to Muslim rites.
“In line with Federal Government lockdown and social distancing directive occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no gathering to mourn the dead.”
The statement said condolences would be received via correspondences, phone calls, text messages, electronic and social media.
