Breaking News: Buhari’s Chief of Staff Abba Kyari Dies of Coronavirus #COVID-19

Buhari’s Chief of Staff Abba Kyari Dies of Coronavirus 

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Spokesperson to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
(SSA, Media & Publicity) Garba Shehu, tweeted ''The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.'' Friday, April 17, 2020.

Abba Kyari (deceased) had tested positive to the ravaging coronavirus #COVID-19, and had since been receiving treatment in undisclosed private hospital.

He was Buhari’s right hand man in the cabinet. In fact, Buhari, while inaugurating his ministers in August, ordered them to make requests for meetings with him through his now-late chief of staff.

The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.

— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) April 17, 2020