Just In: Max Air CEO, Barau Mangal Dies After Brief Illness
- The chief executive officer of Max Air, Bashir Mangal, is dead according to a statement released by his family
- According to the statement made available to journalists, he died after a brief illness in the early hours of Friday, December 23
- Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar, PDP presidential candidate said the late aviation expert was known for his diligence in business and patriotism
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The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Max Air, Alhaji Bashir Barau Mangal is dead.
Bashir, the younger brother of the business mogul and Chairman of Max Air, Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u Mangal, died in the early hours of Friday, in Abuja after a brief illness.
A family source said that funeral prayer for the deceased would take place in Katsina by 5.00pm today.
Source: Twitter
In a tribute, the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar said he was saddened by the death of the CEO of the aviation company.
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In the tribute posted on his Facebook page, Atiku said;
“I am saddened to hear of the death of Bashir Barau Mangal, the Vice Chairman and CEO of Max Air.
“I knew Bashir as a man with a high entrepreneurial spirit, having come from a renowned Bangal family of Katsina, who are well known for their diligence in business and patriotism in nation-building.
“He distinguished himself in the aviation industry by maintaining standards that ensured comfort to the flying public and, by extension, was known to have brought smiles to those around him.
“On behalf of my family and my team, I offer my condolences to the Mangal family and pray for Almighty Allah to grant his soul eternal rest.”
Amb. Ma'aji condoles Buhari, Sultan, over Malami's death
On his part, Ambassador At Large to the African region, International Human Rights Commission Amb. Malami Ma'aji has mourned with President Muhammadu Buhari and Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa'adu Abubakar over the death of Malami.
In a condolence message he signed and seen by Legit.ng on Tuesday, December 20, Dr Ma'aji described the late Malami as a man of honour and integrity who served the country and the caliphate with the fear of Allah.
While praying for the repose of the late elder statesman, Amb. Ma'aji asked the Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.
How Malami died in Egypt after protracted illness
Legit.ng had earlier reported that Alhaji Malami passed on Monday, December 19, in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt's capital.
Late Malami served as district head of Wurno town, the headquarters of Wurno local government area of Sokoto, before being transferred to Dange District, the headquarters of Dange/Shuni LGA, as Sarkin Baura, by Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki, the 18th Sultan of Sokoto Caliphate.
Known as a business tycoon, the former Nigerian envoy enjoyed leading positions in many companies within and outside the country, including Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.
Source: Legit.ng
