Nigeria Former Minister For Aviation, Borisade Is Dead
Prof Abraham Babalola Borisade a two-time minister in Nigeria has died. He died at 71, a statement by a member of the family, Olamide Borisade, confirmed on Wednesday. He reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday in the United Kingdom (UK).
Borisade was a former minister of education and aviation.
In his reaction, the governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, described the death of former minister, as a great loss to the political class, the people of Ekiti State and the country in general.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, the governor described Borishade as a consistent politician who stood for what he believed in.
“The death of Dr Babalola Borishade was not only sudden, but a rude shock. Our state and indeed our nation still expected a lot from him given his experience and wide network in the political circle. He served the nation in a number of capacities and was not found wanting,” he said.
