By Gbenga Ojo, News/comment. April 17, 2020.

ABUJA-As Nigerians mourn the passing away of Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who contracted the coronavirus few weeks continue to draw sympathy across well-wishers, political associates and family members.  Joining Nigerians to mourn, is the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, who paid his tribute to the late Chief of Staff, and said  that death has dealt Nigeria a very rude shock and charges Nigerians to continue to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari.

Omo-Agege, however, in a statement which he personally signed, expressed sadness that Mallam Abba-Kyari who had been one of the President’s major pillars of support, succumbed to the Coronavirus disease. DSP, Omo-Agege press release through his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity Yomi Odunuga, reads:

“Mallam Abba Kyari was a very hardworking patriot; I still recall his last official statement in which he admonished us all about the Coronavirus pandemic’s virulent threat to everyone without any consideration for class, creed or place of origin. “There is no doubt about his encompassing influence and bold imprints in the conduct of official affairs at the Presidency over the past five years. “Sadly, his exit came at a time when the world is reeling under unprecedented challenges and at a time when his counsel is most needed”

“Clearly, such grave loss will be deeply felt by President Muhammadu Buhari and we should pray that God Almighty grant Mr. President and Mallam Abba Kyari’s family the strength to bear this irreparable loss. “May God Almighty grant his soul eternal repose,” he added

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