ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Air Vice Marshal Bayo Lawal (rtd), is dead.
AVM Lawal, NAF/156 who died in his sleep in the early hours of Sunday, June 23 at his home, was a one-time Military Administrator of Benue State.
His death was confirmed to Vanguard by the Sergeant At Arms at the National Assembly, Air Commodore Sani Zakari (rtd).
Zakari stated that the daughter of the former minister, Mrs. Yinka Enahoro confirmed it, noting that his funeral will be on Monday June 2024.
His address is 13 Maryland Crescent, YET Court, Maryland Ikeja.
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AVM Lawal was born on September 14, 1941, in Offa, Kwara State. He attended Government College, Ibadan (1955–1962).
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He joined the NAF in 1963 among the pioneers, and was trained as a Military Pilot in West Germany, graduating in 1964.
His postings included Commander, NAF Port Harcourt (1969–1970), Commander, Enugu Air Force Base, 1970-72;
Commander NAF Kano twice; (1972–1973) and (1975–1977) and Air Officer Commanding HQ Tactical Air Command NAF Makurdi. (1977–1978). He was a very active and vibrant fighter pilot.
He served as the Commander, Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, 1977-78, and later appointed Military Governor of Benue State in July 1978, holding the position until October 1979.
At one time he was Director Air Faculty Command and Staff College Jaji. He was later appointed Federal Minister Youth and Sports.
AVM Bayo Lawal died as a devoted Muslim, and was survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.
After retirement he went into business and faith based philanthropy.