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He was Special Adviser, Special Duties to the Vice President.
He died at about 1pm Tuesday .
Details of his death are still sketchy at the time of filling this report.
Balat, born October 23, 1952, was a politician-cum-business mogul from Kaduna State.
He represented Kaduna South at the National Assembly from May 2003 to May 2007.
Details shortly..