Politics
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) on Saturday condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff (CoS), Abba Kyari, who died of complications from Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
The MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola in a statement issued in Lagos, also condoled with the family of the former CoS, the deceased’s personal friends and the generality of Nigerians.
“We commiserate with President Muhammadu Buhari, the family of the former CoS, the deceased’s personal friends and the generality of Nigerians.
“Abba Kyari will be remembered for his uncommon loyalty, his incomparable patriotism and his thoroughness.
“He was an administrative colossus, a political juggernaut and a spinner nulli secundus.
“Abba Kyari knew not only how to hit the iron when it is hot, but how to make the iron hot by heating it at the right time,” he said.
He said MURIC was greatly saddened by the demise of the CoS, whom he said was a great son of the soil.
“A thick darkness has enveloped our great country, Nigeria.
“Even though our hearts are heavy with grief, we submit as believers to the decree of Almighty Allah in whose hands lies the decision to let live or to recall to mother earth.
“May Allah forgive him and repose his soul in Al-Jannat Al-Firdaus. May He also give President Muhammadu Buhari another CoS of like character and quality.
“We also pray that Allah gives the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Akintola said.
He also prayed for the recuperation of all those who had been infected by the virus.
“We remind cynics and recalcitrant Nigerians that COVID-19 is real. A major lesson which we can draw from this unfortunate incident is that there is no more ambiguity about COVID-19.
“If indeed it can penetrate the seat of power, it means no one is immune from it.
“We, therefore, advise Nigerians to eschew stubbornness and cynicism. They should obey instructions given by health officials and the government.
“Avoid crowded places, maintain social distancing, stay at home, wash your hands regularly with soap and avoid touching your face, and your nose. Only living Nigerians can serve Nigeria,” Akintola added. (NAN)
– Apr. 18, 2020 @ 11:25 GMT |
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