The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA) has said it received news of the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhamadu Buhari with great shock.
The apex Muslim organization in the country stated this in it’s condolence message to the Federal Government.
In the message signed by Professor Is-haq Oloyede, NSCIA Secretary General and addressed to Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the NSCIA said: “The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, received the news of the death of Alh. Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President, with great shock.
“The late Chief of Staff was an excellent administrator who was committed to the overall development of the nation through dedicated and loyal service not only to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, but also to the Nigerian nation.
“The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, through your office, commiserates with the President and government of Nigeria on this grievous occasion. It is the prayer of the Ummah in Nigeria that Almighty Allah would grant the departed Chief of Staff Al-jannah Al-firdaus. Amin.
“Please, convey the heartfelt sympathy, condolences and prayers of the entire Muslim Community in Nigeria to Mr President and government of Nigeria, as well as the illustrious family of the departed dedicated public servant – Alh. Abba Kyari.”
