04-18-2020, 09:49 AM
Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Buhari, died on Friday April 17, weeks after testing positive for Coronavirus.
Kyari tested positive in Abuja and was moved to Lagos for further medical attention but unfortunately passed away weeks later.
Nigerians including Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, Dino Melaye, Ben Bruce. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, and many others have taken to social media to mourn and react to Kyari's death. Read their reactions below.
https://mobile.twitter.com/GovernorObaseki/status/1251326739122393089
https://mobile.twitter.com/dino_melaye?lang=en
https://mobile.twitter.com/benmurraybruce/status/1251318953223299072
https://mobile.twitter.com/fkeyamo/status/1251302094017122311
Kyari tested positive in Abuja and was moved to Lagos for further medical attention but unfortunately passed away weeks later.
Nigerians including Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, Dino Melaye, Ben Bruce. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, and many others have taken to social media to mourn and react to Kyari's death. Read their reactions below.
Quote:I received the news of the death of Mallam Abba Kyari with a heavy heart. We have indeed lost a rare gem.
As Chief of Staff to President @MBuhari, Mallam Abba Kyari commanded great influence that made him a rallying point for key policy decisions. He would be missed greatly.
https://mobile.twitter.com/GovernorObaseki/status/1251326739122393089
Quote:My emphathy Mr President
https://mobile.twitter.com/dino_melaye?lang=en
Quote:I am saddened by the news of the death of Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones, and also President @MBuhari. May his soul rest in peace.
https://mobile.twitter.com/benmurraybruce/status/1251318953223299072
Quote:When I chatted with him exactly on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, he assured me his health was fine and that he would faithfully take the treatments. But God always knows best. Sincere condolences to the Kyari family and the Government of Nigeria. Adieu Mallam Abba Kyari.
https://mobile.twitter.com/fkeyamo/status/1251302094017122311