Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, is dead.
Family sources confirmed on Thursday that the elder statesman passed away in Abuja. He was aged 87.
Alhaji served as Minister of State, Budget and Planning in 1988. He later served as Minister of Finance between 1990 and 1991 during the administration of former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida. Related News Village head flees as compensation money sparks fire in Akwa Ibom community Ogun manufacturers seek tax harmonisation, better infrastructure to boost competitiveness Meaningful connectivity is at the heart of Nigeria's next digital frontier, says NCC's Aminu Maida
He later represented Nigeria as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1992 to 1996, where he helped deepen bilateral relations.
A career civil servant, Alhaji Alhaji rose through the ranks to Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of Finance, Trade, Industries and National Planning.
