The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat is currently in a sad mood as he lost his half-brother, Dr Haroun Hamzat on Tuesday, January 5.
He was reported to have died from COVID-19 complications. His death was announced yesterday by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Dr Haroun Hamzat, aged 37, was a young medical doctor who worked in one of the public health centres in Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
According to reports from his colleagues, he tested positive for COVID-19 before his death.
A statement signed by the Lagos State Chapter of Nigerian Medical Association read, “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.
“He worked as a medical officer at one of the PHCs under Orile Agege LCDA until his demise.
“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.”
