The Minister of
Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has on behalf of his family,
management, staff of the Ministry and its agencies extended condolences to President
Muhammad Buhari over the demise of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam
Abba Kyari
Dr Onu in a statement by the Director, Press
and Public Relations in the ministry, Abdulganiyu Aminu said ‘’ I was deeply
saddened to hear about the death of the Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, on
Friday, 17th of April 2020, as a result of complication arising from COVID-19
that is presently ravaging the World even though we had all hoped that he would
recover from the disease’’
In a letter addressed to Mr President, Dr
Onu described Mallam Abba Kyari as an intelligent and hardworking man who had
made important contribution to the development of the nation, adding that his
contributions during the meeting of Federal Executive Council were very useful.
Dr Onu further hailed Mallam Abba as a great
man whose absence would be felt by those who knew him.
He finally prayed that the almighty God
will give Mr. President the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
