The Special Adviser to Vice President Namadi Sambo on Special Duties, Senator Isaiah Chawai Balat, is dead.
Balat died on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports, on his way to a hospital in Germany from the National Hospital Abuja, where he had been on admission.
He would have been 62 on October 23.
Balat was born in Gora, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
He was the Minister of State for Works and Housing from 1999 to 2000.
Balat was in the National Assembly as a senator between 2003 and 2007.
The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, literarily broke down in tears when the news of the death of Balat got to him.
Mark lamented the death of Balat, whom he described as an astute politician, a distinguished parliamentarian, respectable colleague and gentleman.
According to Mark: “In all his dealings, he (Balat) was a shinning example.
“He represented the best in the political evolution of Nigeria.
“He was outstanding and forthright and passionate about the indivisibility of our great country, Nigeria.
“We shall miss his candour, his frank and honest dispositions to national issues.”
Mark prayed that God in His infinite mercies grant Balat eternal rest.
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