Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has lost his friend, Muhammad Armiya’u.
Mr Sirika announced his friend’s passage on Twitter on Sunday.
“We totally submit to your wish ya Allah! My friend, my brother has gone back to you. Muhammad Gali Armiya’u was indeed our darling. You love him more,” the minister wrote.
“He was pious, pure, forthright, generous and a shield to many. May Firdaus be your abode. Our world/life will not be the same😫🤲🏽.”
The deceased is expected to be laid to rest Sunday (today) according to Islamic rites.