Shocking…. Aviation minister Chief of Staff, Idris dies

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has lost his Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Idris.

The Federal Ministry of Aviation announced on Monday morning that Ibrahim Idris died last night.

In a tweet, on the official handle of the ministry, “Innalillahi Wa inna ilahi Rajuun, with total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the death of Dr Ibrahim Idris Chief of Staff to the Hon. Minister Hadi Sirika last night.

INNALILLAHI WA INNA ILAHI RAJUUN, WITH TOTAL SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF ALLAH, WE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF DR. IBRAHIM IDRIS CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE HON. MINISTER @HADISIRIKA LAST NIGHT. A HARDWORKING, GODLY AND SIMPLE
MAY ALLAH FORGIVE HIM AND GRANT HIM THE HIGHEST RANK IN JANNAH PIC.TWITTER.COM/AZGX9MHZUM

— FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AVIATION, NIGERIA (@FMAVIATIONNG) FEBRUARY 15, 2021

“A hardworking, godly and simple (man). May Allah forgive him and grant him the highest rank in Jannah.”

In a short tribute to his departed CoS, Sirika also described Idris as a “honest, trustworthy, simple, warm godly” man.

“You lived to define how best to relate with people and serve Allah without show. May Allah the Merciful grant you Firdaus and grant us same when we come,” the minister tweeted.

The late Chief of Staff is expected to be buried later today in accordance to Islamic rites.