How Deputy Gov Femi Hamzat’s Medical Doctor Brother Died From COVID-19 Complications
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat is bereaved.
He just lost his younger brother, Dr. Haroun Hamzat.
A report by news platform, thegazellenes.com revealed Hamzat, a 37-year-old medical doctor who worked in a Public Health Centre at Orile Agege Local Council Development Area died from COVID-19 complications.
“He was sick and later tested positive for Covid-19 and was rushed to the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba where he later died”, a source reportedly disclosed.
A statement by the Lagos State Chapter of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the evening of Tuesday January 5, 2020 announcing the passage Mr Obafemi Hamzat’s younger brother reads…
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.
Signed:
Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State.
