The Nigerian Presidency has said that Mallam Abba Kyari, chief of staff to the president is dead.
His death was announced via a press release issued on Saturday, April 18, 2020 by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity.
Hear him:
“The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.”
“The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.”
“May God accept his soul.”
“Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.”
