By Kemi Kasumu
The remains of the late Chief of Staff to the Nigeria’s President, Mallam Abba Kyari, arrived in Abuja Saturday morning from Lagos, and have been buried at Gudu cemetery after funeral prayers at his residence.
A statement sent to The DEFENDER by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, stated this, adding that the burial rite Saturday marks all ceremonies regarding the late top presidential aide.
“As advised by the protocols put in place by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Federal Ministry of Health on social distancing, the burial marks the end of all ceremonies and there will be no condolence visits to family and the Presidency.
“Well-wishers and all other Nigerians are instead advised to pray for the repose of the soul of the late Chief of Staff.
Medical experts at the burial of Abba Kyari, late Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria on Saturday April 17, 2020.
“A condolence register will be opened at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) from Sunday for those who are able to use the window permitted for movement by the FCT administration,” Shehu said.
Dignitaries at the burial.
