Chief of staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, has become the first Nigerian high profile politician to pass away from the Covid-19 pandemic.
How death was confirmed by special adviser to the President, Mr Femi Adesina.
Statement below:
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.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
April 18, 2020
