Governors Condole With Buhari Over Abba Kyari’s Death

Matthew Ogune, Abuja

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of his former Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, who passed on in the early hours of Saturday.

Governors in a condolence letter to Buhari, signed by their Chairman and Ekiti state Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi said they received with shock the news of the death of the Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari.

Fayemi said: “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 till his last breadth.

“May Allah 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.”