By Deji Elumoye
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family and friends of Chief Isaac Folayan Alade, who died at 87,
The President, in a condolence message issued on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, joined the Nigerian Institute of Architects, Royal Institute of British Architects and Architects’ Registration Council of the United Kingdom in mourning the first architect to become a Permanent Secretary in Nigeria.
He said Alade’s imprint on the nation’s iconic structures will continue to inspire younger architects from within and outside the country.
Buhari said Alade, who also served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, left a legacy of brilliance and diligence.
President Buhari commiserated with government and people of Ekiti State over the loss, believing that Chief Alade’s contributions to development of the country in design, building and administration will always be remembered by posterity.
He specifically noted historic structures like National Stadium Lagos, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Federal Secretariat Lagos and Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies building in Kuru, Plateau State.
He prayed that Almighty God will grant his soul eternal rest, and comfort his family.
