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Nigeria Governors Forum Condoles With President Buhari Over Kyari’s Demise

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6 years ago

April 19, 2020

Chairman, NGF, Kayode Fayemi

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, praying that Allah grant him the “fortitude to bear this great loss”

In a condolence letter signed by Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, Governor, Ekiti State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum on behalf of the 36 state governors, Fayemi paid glowing tributes to the late Chief of Staff over his loyalty and dedication to service.

According to him, “The late Abba Kyari steered the activities of your 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 your attention as the President.

“With wisdom and foresight, he forged strong ties between the President and the Ministers, and strengthened the bond between our Forum and your administration.”

The full text of the letter reads below:

Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,

President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria,

State House,

Abuja.

Your Excellency,

Condolence Letter on the Death of Mallam Abba Kyarl

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) received with shock the news of the death of your Chief of Staff. Mallam Abba Kyari. On behalf of all the 36 State Governors under the platform of the NGF, I write to offer our deepest condolences.

The late Abba Kyari steered the activities of your 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 your attention as the President.

With wisdom and foresight, he forged strong ties between the President and the Ministers, and strengthened the bond between our Forum and your administration.

He did not allow public perception to affect his loyalty to you and remained a pillar of your administration to his last breadth.

May Allah (SWI’) grant you and our country the fortitude to bear this great loss.

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.

Dr. lohn Kayode Fayemi Governor, Ekiti State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum