By Echeburu Oby

Former Minister of Sports, Board of trustee member of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, Hon Bala Bawa Ka’oje has died in Abuja after a brief illness in the early hours of today.

Bala Kaoje an experienced Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry will not be forgotten for his support and contribution to the housing sector.

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Late Bala Kaoje died at age 60 and will be greatly missed by all the professionals in the housing industry and stakeholders.

Nigeria as a whole will miss his impact and presence for his care and concern in the provision of affordable housing, we praying that almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings.