Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, have sent condolence messages over the death of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari in a tweet Saturday evening called Kyari a “loyal friend” and “true Nigerian patriot”.
My loyal friend and compatriot for the last 42 years – and latterly my Chief-of-Staff – he never wavered in his commitment to the betterment of every one of us.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) April 18, 2020
Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State and NGF Chairman, in a letter addressed to President Buhari said the late Abba Kyari steered the activities of his office with the passion and integrity of a patriot who wished nothing but progress for his country and demanded nothing but decorum, care and respect for those who sought the attention of the President.
“He did not allow public perception to affect his loyalty to you and remained a pillar of your administration to his last breadth.
“As we condole our President and country in this trying moment, the NGF avails this opportunity to renew to you the assurance of our highest consideration,” the letter also read.
Similarly, the wife of the President, in a post on Instagram, prayed that Allah forgives Kyari’s shortcomings and give his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
“From God Almighty we came and to him we shall return
“I condole with Mrs. Kulu Abba Kyari and the entire family of Late Malam Abba Kyari over the death of their husband and father.
“While wishing all those infected a speedy recovery and I pray for an end to Covid-19 Pandemic.”
