David Mark Mourns Ex-Finance Minister Abubakar Alhaji

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has mourned the death of former Minister of Finance, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, describing him as one of Nigeria’s finest public servants.

Mark, a former Senate President, expressed his grief in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan.

He recalled that he and Alhaji served together in the administration of former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, with Alhaji serving as Minister of Finance while he was Minister of Communications.

According to Mark, Alhaji’s tenure as Minister of Finance was characterised by professionalism, integrity, fiscal discipline and commitment to Nigeria’s economic development.

“Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji was a patriot in every sense of the word. He brought exceptional competence, wisdom and honesty to public service. His contributions to Nigeria’s economic management remain remarkable and enduring,” Mark said.

The ADC national chairman also described the late former minister as a humble, compassionate and selfless leader who devoted his life to public service and humanity.

He said Nigeria had lost “one of its most experienced administrators” and a voice of reason whose counsel was consistently guided by the national interest.

Mark extended his condolences to the Alhaji family, the Sokoto State Government and people, as well as Nigerians over the death of the former minister.

He prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family and loved ones the s