BREAKING: Grief as Former Minister Bayo Lawal Dies, Details Emerge

• The former military governor of Benue state and ex-minister of youths and sports, Air Vice Marshal Adebayo Lawal (retd.), has died
• Adebayo Lawal died at his residence in Offa, Kwara state, at 83, during his sleep in the early hour of Sunday, June 23
• Lawal was said to be one of the early recruits in the Nigeria Air Force, which he joined in 1963

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Offa, Kwara – Air Vice Marshal Adebayo Lawal (retd.), the former minister of youths and sport and ex-military administrator of Benue state, passed away at 83.

It was learnt that the former minister had his last breath and passed away at his residence in the early hours of Sunday, June 23.

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According to The Punch, his death was confirmed by Mrs. Yinka Enahoro, the deceased daughter, and by Air Commodore Sani Zakari (retd.), the Sergeant At Arms at the National Assembly.

In his words, Zakari said:

“AVM Frank Ajobena (retd.) further informed us that AVM Bayo Lawal passed on in his sleep in the early hours of Sunday, Jun 23, 2024.”

Who is Bayo Lawal?

The late former minister was born in Offa in Kwara state on September 14, 1941. The deceased was one of the pioneer officers of the Nigerian Air Force. He joined NAF in 1963.

He had his training as a pilot of the Nigerian military in West Germany and graduated in 1964.

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Lawal held several high-ranking positions throughout his illustrious career at the Nigeria Air Force.

His service to the country extended beyond the military. He was appointed the military governor of Benue state between July 1978 and October 1979.

He later served as the minister of youth and sports. After retirement, he ventured into business and devoted himself to faith-based philanthropy. He was buried in the Muslim way on Monday, July 24.

Saraki loses mother

Legit.ng earlier reported that Chief Florence Morenike Saraki, the mother of Bukola Saraki, the former president of the Senate, had died at the age of 89.

The former governor of Kwara state announced the death of his mother in a statement on Tuesday, June 18.

Saraki served as the president of the Senate between 2015 and 2019 and was a two-term governor of Kwara state from 2003 to 2011.

Source: Legit.ng