The Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate, Ajayi Boroffice has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian government over the demise of Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
The Senator in a condolence statement issued on Saturday by his Press Secretary, Kayode Fakuyi and made available to DAILY POST in Abuja, described, “the demise of Mallam Abba Kyari as a colossal loss to the Presidency and the nation.”
“It is a matter of public record that the deceased contracted COVID-19 while on national assignment to a foreign land to generate practical answers to the perennial questions the power sector has continually raised over the past years.
“In other words, the deceased died in active service.
“He served our fatherland with strength and faith and he will be remembered for his absolute loyalty to Mr. President and his tremendous services to the nation.
“On behalf of my family and the people of Ondo North Senatorial District, I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and associates of the deceased, the government and the people of Borno State.
“I pray Almighty God will grant his soul Al Jannat Firdaus and grant his family the strength to navigate this mourning phase.