President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday expressed shock
over the sudden death of Senator Isaiah Balat, the Special Adviser (Special
Duties) to Vice President Namadi Sambo.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the president said on behalf of himself and the federal government, he extended sincere condolences to the Vice President, his staff and all others who had the pleasure of working with Senator Balat at the Presidential Villa.
"The President also condoles Senator Balat’s wife, children and relatives as well as his kinsmen, people of Kaduna State and supporters whose interests he capably represented and defended throughout his political career.
"He joins them in mourning the very affable political leader who will be remembered for serving meritoriously as a Senator and Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the president said on behalf of himself and the federal government, he extended sincere condolences to the Vice President, his staff and all others who had the pleasure of working with Senator Balat at the Presidential Villa.
"The President also condoles Senator Balat’s wife, children and relatives as well as his kinsmen, people of Kaduna State and supporters whose interests he capably represented and defended throughout his political career.
"He joins them in mourning the very affable political leader who will be remembered for serving meritoriously as a Senator and Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.