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According to Premium Times, Isaiah Balat, a close aide of President Goodluck Jonathan from northwest Nigeria, aged 62, is dead.
He died after a brief illness at the National Hospital yesterday in Abuja, said his political ally and kinsman, Phillip Sule.
A former senator and minister of works, Mr. Balat was serving as a senior special adviser to the president in the office of the vice president before his death.
President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, reportedly broke down in tears yesterday when the news of the untimely death of Senator Isaiah Balat filtered into town.
Senator Mark described him as an astute politician, a distinguished parliamentarian, respectable colleague and gentleman.
Senator Mark recalled his relationship with Balat in the Senate between 2003 and 2007 and submitted, “Balat was a friend and a brother.”
“In all his dealings, he (Balat) was a shinning example. He represented the best in the political evolution of Nigeria. He was outstanding and forthright and passionate about the indivisibility of our great country, Nigeria.
“We shall miss his candour, his frank and honest dispositions to national issues,”
Senator Mark prayed that God in His infinite mercies grant Balat eternal rest, just as he prayed that the Almighty gives the bereaved the fortitude to bear this painful loss.
He died after a brief illness at the National Hospital yesterday in Abuja, said his political ally and kinsman, Phillip Sule.
A former senator and minister of works, Mr. Balat was serving as a senior special adviser to the president in the office of the vice president before his death.
President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, reportedly broke down in tears yesterday when the news of the untimely death of Senator Isaiah Balat filtered into town.
Senator Mark described him as an astute politician, a distinguished parliamentarian, respectable colleague and gentleman.
Senator Mark recalled his relationship with Balat in the Senate between 2003 and 2007 and submitted, “Balat was a friend and a brother.”
“In all his dealings, he (Balat) was a shinning example. He represented the best in the political evolution of Nigeria. He was outstanding and forthright and passionate about the indivisibility of our great country, Nigeria.
“We shall miss his candour, his frank and honest dispositions to national issues,”
Senator Mark prayed that God in His infinite mercies grant Balat eternal rest, just as he prayed that the Almighty gives the bereaved the fortitude to bear this painful loss.