The Special Assistant to Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Media, Mohammed Isa, has been confirmed dead.
The demise of Isa was confirmed via a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser on Media to Senate President, Ola Awoniyi.
Awoniyi stated that Isa died on Friday while undergoing treatment for injuries sustained after an auto crash on Minna-Suleja Road in Niger State.
“With submission to will of God, we deeply regret to announce the death of Special Assistant on Media to President of Senate, Mohammed Abdulkadir Isa,” he said, adding that the deceased has been buried in Funtua, Katsina State in accordance with Islamic rites.
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Awoniyi further quoted Lawan as expressing sadness over the death of Isa, noting that the Senate President described Isa’s death as “shocking, heart-rending, and a great loss”.
“He said Isa was very dedicated to his duties, was never found wanting, and was very professional in his journalistic calling.
“Lawan condoled with his family, staff colleagues and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the loss, he also commiserated with the government and people of Katsina State over the incident.
“He prayed to Allah to grant his loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, forgive his sins and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.
Isa was a reporter with NAN before he was appointed as a media aide by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
The appointment was renewed after Lawan succeeded Saraki as Senate President.
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