Former Minister of State for Works, Isaiah Balat, dies

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A former Minister of State for Works & Housing during President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, Isaiah Balat, has died, aged 61. He died today around 1pm in Abuja.

Late Isaiah Balat served as Minister from 1999-2000 and was also elected a Senator in 2003 where he represented Kaduna South Senatorial District from 2003-2007. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

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