The Presidency has announced the passing of Alhaji Tijani Yusuf, the Special Assistant on Special Duties to Jalal Arabi, Permanent Secretary, State House, Abuja.
Femi Adesina, the presidential spokesperson, released a statement saying, Alhaji Yusuf died on Wednesday July 31st after a brief illness.
The statement added that in recognition of his meritorious services, Yusuf was given the national honours of Member of the Order of Niger, (MON 2006), and Officer of the Order of Niger, (OON 2012) after receiving several commendation letters including one from the Archbishop of Canterbury.