Abba Kyari Death: Solemn Reminder For A Collective Effort To Fight Covid-19 – Obasanjo

By ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has remarked that the death of Alhaji Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari was a solemn reminder for a collective effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic in the country with all seriousness.

Chief Obasanjo stated this in his condolence letter addressed to Mr. President on Saturday, and made available to Daily Dispatch in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

He noted that COVID-19 requires all hands on deck soberly, cooperatively, humanly, humanely, justly, equitably, fairly, consolidatedly and comprehensively to be able to fight it successfully and to get all Nigerians back to good health and healthy economy. 

He stated: “I received the news of the demise of Alhaji  Abba Kyari, your Chief of Staff, over Friday night, with great sadness, as he lost the battle against the dreadful  killer disease, COVID-19. 

“Abba Kyari’s death must be painful to you and to his family and friends, but you can all take solace in the fact that he died in harness, in the service of his country. 

“His death must be a solemn reminder to all of us that COVID-19 requires all hands on deck soberly, cooperatively, humanly, humanely, justly, equitably, fairly, consolidatedly and comprehensively to be able to fight it successfully and to get all Nigerians back to good health and healthy economy. 

“God will give you and Abba Kyari’s family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. May Allah receive his soul.”