Hassan Lawal, the former minister for Works and housing is dead.

The deceased who served during the administration of late President Umaru Yar’Adua. died on Saturday after a protracted illness. He died at a Turkish Nizamye Hospital in Abuja.

Lawal, will be buried on Sunday according to Islamic rules. He will be laid to rest at his town, Keffi Local Government Area, in Nasarawa State.

He is survived by his two wives, children and relatives.

May his soul rest in peace.