Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, has announced the death of his 13-year-old daughter, Aishah.
The minister made the announcement via a post on his verified Twitter handle on Monday evening but did not state the cause of her death.
He wrote;
Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Rajiun! My 13-year-old daughter, Aishah Isa Ali (Amal) passed away just a moment ago.
Pantami also disclosed that the funeral rites will take place on Tuesday, November 24 in Abuja.
He added;
Due to some necessities, funeral prayer tomorrow at Annur Masjeed, Wuse 2, immediately after Zuhr prayer in sha Allah. May Allah forgive & be Merciful to her.
Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Rajiun!
My 13-year old daughter, Aishah Isa Ali (Amal) passed away just a moment ago.
Due to some necessities, funeral prayer tomorrow at Annur Masjeed, Wuse 2, immediately after Zuhr prayer in sha Allah. May Allah forgive & be Merciful to her.— Isa Ali Pantami, PhD (@DrIsaPantami) November 23, 2020
May her soul Rest In Peace.
