- Says late CoS discharged his duties with uncommon commitment and diligence
- By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, Pius Anyim, has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.
Kyari died in a private hospital in Lagos on Friday from coronavirus complications.
He was buried in Abuja on Saturday.
In a condolence letter he personally signed and addressed to Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Anyim said he was deeply saddened by Kyari’s death.
The former Senate President wrote, “It is with a deep sense of loss that I join other Nigerians to condole with your Excellency on the death of your Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari.
“Mallam Abba Kyari was a hardworking, loyal and dependable Chief of Staff who discharged his duties with uncommon commitment and diligence.
“Every wellmeaning person who encountered him in office came away with the conclusion that he knew his onions and went about his duties with candour.
“Losing such a reliable aide at such a trying time as this cannot be an easy experience for your Excellency.
“This is a huge loss not only to your Excellency and Mallam Abba Kyari ‘s immediate family but also to the Federal Government, Borno State and the many friends and associates of Mallam Abba Kyari.
“As I join the rest of Nigerians to pray for the repose of the gentle soul of Mallam Abba Kyari, I pray also that Almighty God will grant your Excellency the strength to bear this huge loss.
“May God continue to guide and protect you as you continue your worthy services to our dear country to the glory of Almighty God.
“Please accept, your Excellency, my heartfelt condolences.”