By The deputy governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has lost his half brother, Dr Haroun Hamzat.
Dr. Haroun Hamzat, 37, died on Tuesday after a brief illness suspected to have been made complicated by the coronavirus.
The deceased was, until his demise, a medical officer at one of the PHCs under Orile Agege LCDA .
Meanwhile, Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State has commiserated with the family of the deceased doctor.
“It’s a dark moment in the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State, as we announce with deep regret the death of our very young colleague, Dr Haroun Hamzat. Its “sunset at dawn” as he was just 37 years old.
“We commiserate with his immediate family, friends, associates, colleagues and staff of Lagos State PHC Board and indeed the medical fraternity of Lagos State.
“We pray against such premature deaths in our fold.
“May the Almighty God grant his family and all of us, the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss, Amen
“Adieu our Hippocratic Brother, Dr Haroun Hamzat may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.” the NMA wrote.
