Bode Agusto, Pioneer Budget Director, Dies at 68 in Portugal

Nigeria’s pioneer budget director, Mubasheer Olabode Agusto, died yesterday in Algarve, Portugal, at the age of 68, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
A statement by the family, however, confirmed the news of his passing, stating he had since been buried according to Islamic rites.

“With deep regret and heavy hearts, but with total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing on to glory of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and beloved friend, Mubasheer Olabode Agusto. He was 68 years old.

“He passed on in the Algarve, Portugal in the early hours of today, Thursday 19 October
2023, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

“He will be interred in Portugal according to Islamic rites. We will hold prayers and a memorial service in Lagos, Nigeria, in due course.
“We thank all well-wishers for their calls and messages. We truly appreciate your love and support. We will communicate details of all funeral rites in the coming days,” the terse statement closed.