Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, on Monday, announced the death of Aishah, his 13-year-old daughter.
The minister made the announcement via a post on his verified Twitter handle on Monday evening.
“Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Rajiun! My 13-year-old daughter, Aishah Isa Ali (Amal) passed away just a moment ago,” he wrote.
Pantami also disclosed that the funeral rites will take place on Tuesday in Abuja.
“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,” he tweeted.
The minister, however, did not state the cause of the death of his daughter.
“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,” he tweeted.