The Ebonyi chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has described the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Khaleel as shocking.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Khaleel, the National President of NULGE, slumped and died at his Abuja residence on Wednesday while trying to perform maghrib prayers.
Mr Leonard Nkah, Ebonyi NULGE President, in his condolence message, said members were dumbfounded over the demise.
According to Nkah, it is like one struck by a thunderbolt. I am still dazed and dumbfounded at the shattering news of the demise of the great Comrade Alhaji Ibrahim Khaleel
“The good nature and kind heart of this great labour icon endeared him to millions of people all over the world and to those of us who happened to be close friends, comrades and ally.
“He was one of a kind and a lifetime brother and father.
“I look at how devastated I am at this sad event and I am at a loss on what to say to you his immediate family.
“Oh, may the Almighty Allah receive his soul and be with you and grant you and all of us the grace and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“The cold and emptiness of the absence of this labour hero in the office and our lives are going to be hard to bear, but what can we do? Death has dealt us a terrible blow, let’s hold unto God and be encouraged.
“ Please take heart, Allah will strengthen you, may the soul of our beloved friend and comrade rest in peace,’’Nkah said.
