OFFICE OF THE DISTINGUISHED SENATOR AHMAD BABBA KAITA, KATSINA NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE. Distinguished Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita Representing Katsina North senatorial District heartily condole President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians and Members of the Abba Kyari Family over the demise of the revered Chief of Staff, COS, to the President. In a condolence message, Senator Kaita says the Late Mallam Abba Kyari is a loyal friend and close ally to Mr President for decades, describing him as a consummate Polician and administrator, a lawyer and journalist, and successful Banker who served the country dutifully and diligently as COS to Mr President until his death. According to the Senator, Mallam Abba is "learned, well- read with quantum of experience in various fields and a firm believer in the Nigerian Project. Dogged, pragmatic and strong believer in President Buhari's ideals". He adds that "during his surgoun as chief of Staff, he gave his all for the success of Mr President in the delivery of his promise to Nigerians" The Senator notes that Mr Presidnt in Particular, and the country at large, will greatly miss his former COS invaluable contribution to nation building as well his Brilliant approach to issues of National Importance. He prays that Almighty Allah rest his soul, grant Mr President, the Nation and the Family the fortitude to bear the Loss. Signed... ........ Mallam Abdulkadir Lawal Special Assistant on Media to Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita, Katsina North.