By Our Reporter
The Artifacts Rescuers Association of Nigeria (ARAN), has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a staff member of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mohammad Aliu, describing his passing as a great loss to the association.
In a condolence message addressed to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, the association’s President, Bamidele Louis Obalosa, said members received the news of Aliu’s death with shock and sadness.
Obalosa described the deceased as a diligent and professional officer who was kind, approachable and consistently related with members of the association with respect and patience.
He particularly recalled Ndarwa’s assistance and guidance to the association in its efforts to resolve outstanding payments, noting that, “his willingness to help, despite bureaucratic challenges would remain memorable.
“Ndarwa’s death was not only a loss to the Ministry of Finance but also to ARAN, which benefited from his commitment and support,” Obalosa said.
The association prayed that Almighty God would grant the deceased eternal rest, forgive his shortcomings and grant his family, the Minister and his colleagues the strength to bear the loss.
Ndarwa, a police officer who served as an aide to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, died at the age of 38.
A native of Lafiagi, the headquarters of Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Aliyu was born in Lagos on December 31, 1987.
He began his educational journey at L.G.E.A Central School, Lafiagi, where he studied between 1990 and 1996, before proceeding to Government Secondary School, Lafiagi, from 1996 to 2002.
He later attended the Federal College of Education, Kontagora, Niger State, where he obtained a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Biology/Integrated Science in 2007.
He continued his education at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, where he obtained a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in Biology Education.
Ndarwa enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force on October 17, 2011, and served in various capacities before his eventual assignment as a police aide to Oyedele.
He fell ill and was admitted to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, but unfortunately, passed on, Friday, November 6, 2026.
Ndarwa was married and blessed with three daughters.
His funeral prayer was held immediately after the Jumat prayer at the Abuja Central Mosque on Friday and remains, laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, in accordance with Islamic rites.
“His death is a loss to his family, colleagues and associates, particularly those who worked with him during his service in the Nigeria Police Force,” according to family source.
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