Tinubu mourns Isyaku Ibrahim, praising the late elder statesman’s impact in business, politics, and sports. He prays for his family and the people of Nasarawa

Tinubu mourns Isyaku Ibrahim, the elder statesman, businessman, politician, and sports promoter who passed away on Saturday at the age of 88 in Abuja.

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In a condolence statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu described Ibrahim as a distinguished figure who left enduring contributions to Nigeria through politics, business, and community service.

Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, a native of Wamba in Nasarawa State, was a prominent chieftain of the defunct National Party of Nigeria during the Second Republic and later a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party during Nigeria’s transition to civil rule in 1998.

Beyond politics, Ibrahim was deeply invested in sports development. He founded the Mighty Jets Football Club in Jos, which flourished for decades and became a symbol of grassroots football in Nigeria.

“President Tinubu acknowledged the deceased’s contributions to Nigeria through his chain of businesses, political involvement, and community leadership,” the statement read.

The President extended his condolences to Ibrahim’s family, associates, and the people of Nasarawa State, while praying for the repose of the late statesman’s soul.

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With Ibrahim’s passing, Nigeria has lost not only a political maverick but also a visionary whose impact stretched across governance, enterprise, and sports promotion.