- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consoled the Chairman of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Melee Kyari, over the death of his daughter.
Tinubu expressed his condolences with the Kyari family in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
NPO earlier reported the demise of the 25-year-old Fatima Kyari who passed away earlier today after a protracted illness.
As contained in the statement, Tinubu sympathized with the family over the loss while urging them to stay strong.
The statement read in part; “President Bola Tinubu condoles with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Kolo Mele Kyari, over the death of his daughter.
“The President sympathizes with Kyari and the rest of the family on the irreparable and painful loss.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of Fatima and urges the Kyari family to stay strong at these trying times.”