Special Adviser to the President, on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina on his Twitter handle early this morning reads: “The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.”
He further announced; “The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.”
May God accept his soul.
Mr. Femi Adesina also noted that the funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.