Special Assistant in the Presidency, Alhaji Tijani Yusuf is dead. Tijani Yusuf, who died today, July 31 after a brief illness in Abuja at the age of 63, was special assistant on special duties to the Permanent Secretary in the State House, Presidential Villa, Jalal Arabi.
A statement by the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, described the deceased as a very likeable and unassuming gentleman.
“Yusuf was known for his excellent administrative skills, most notably, his pivotal roles during Swearing-in/Oath-taking ceremonies of top appointees of the Federal Government before Nigerian leaders.
“In recognition of his meritorious services, Yusuf was given the national honours of Member of the Order of Niger, (MON 2006), and Officer of the Order of Niger, (OON 2012) after receiving several commendation letters, including one from the Archbishop of Canterbury.”
The decased was deployed to the State House in 1994 from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development and rose to the rank of Director in 2013, and retired in 2016 after decades of serving several Nigerian military and civilian leaders.
Following his mandatory retirement on the basis of age, he was appointed Special Assistant to the Permanent Secretary.
Femi Adesina said that late Yusuf will be sorely missed by the Management and Staff of the State House.
After prayers at the Abuja National Mosque, his remains were conveyed for interment in his hometown, Minna, Niger State.
Late Alhaji Yusuf married and had children.
