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‘God Please Save Nigeria’ – Yemi Alade Reacts To Buhari Appointing 75-Year-Old Chief Of Staff

Edward Ikechukwu — Wed, 13 May 2020 20:28:15 +0000

Singer, Yemi Alade has shared her opinion on the President Buhari appointing a 75-Year-Old man as the new chief of staff of Nigeria.

President Muhammadu Buhari, not long ago selected Professor Ibrahim Gambari, as a replacement of the Late Mallam Abba Kyari as new Chief of Staff to the president.

His appointment was met with lots of speculations on social media and latest to add her voice to the many who think the president made a wrong choice is Yemi Alade.

The Johnny hit maker, jumped on twitter to plead for the mercies of God after hearing the news. In her view, Nigeria is not in a safe hands now that a 75-year-old is Chief of Staff.

She tweeted; “75 years old as chief of Staff. God save Nigeria.”

75 years old as chief of Staff. God save Nigeria.
— 🤜🏾 #WOMANOFSTEEL 🤛🏾 (@yemialadee) May 12, 2020

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JUST IN: Buhari Appoints Ibrahim Gambari As New Chief Of Staff

Quojo Danquah — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:56:01 +0000

Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Gambari as his new Chief of Staff.

Though there has not been any official confirmation, a declaration of gratitude from the Ilorin monarch, Abdulazeez Arowona gives credence to the news.

Prof. Ibrahim Gambari brings to the presidency, a rich background of public service where he served most as a diplomat.

The 75 year old Columbia trained scholar had a stint with the United Nations where he served as Under-Secretary General during the tenure of Ban Ki-Moon.

He also served as Foreign Minister of Nigeria between 1984 and 1985. He is an indigene of Ilorin, Kwata State, north-central Nigeria.

He is currently chairman of Abuja-based thinktank, Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, which he founded.

He replaces Abba Kyari who died last month after contracting the coronavirus disease.

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He Was My Loyal Friend – Buhari Reacts To Abba Kyari’s Death With A Touching Message

Edward Ikechukwu — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 19:31:01 +0000

President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the sad death of his former Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari who passed on Friday, April 17,2020.

Mallam Abba Kyari died few weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus after his trip from Germany.

President Buhari reacting to his demise described Abba Kyari as a loyal friend who has been supportive for over 42 years. He added that they met right after college in their twenties. Read full statement below.

TO MY FRIEND, MALLAM ABBA KYARI

Mallam Abba Kyari, who died on 17th April, 2020, at the age of 67 from complications caused by the Coronavirus, was a true Nigerian patriot. My loyal friend and compatriot for the last 42 years – and latterly my Chief-of-Staff – he never wavered in his commitment to the betterment of every one of us.

He was only in his twenties when we first met. A diligent student, soon after he was blessed with the opportunity to study abroad – first at Warwick and then law at the University of Cambridge. But there was never any question Abba would bring his first-rate skills and newly acquired world-class knowledge back to Nigeria – which he did – immediately upon graduation.

Whilst possessing the sharpest legal and organisational mind, Abba’s true focus was always the development of infrastructure and the assurance of security for the people of this nation he served so faithfully. For he knew that without both in tandem there can never be the development of the respectful society and vibrant economy that all Nigerian citizens deserve.

In political life, Abba never sought elective office for himself. Rather, he set himself against the view and conduct of two generations of Nigeria’s political establishment – who saw corruption as an entitlement and its practice a byproduct of possessing political office.

Becoming my Chief of Staff in 2015, he strove quietly and without any interest in publicity or personal gain to implement my agenda.

There are those who said of him that he must be secretive – because he did not have a high public profile. But Abba was the opposite: he simply had no need, nor did he seek, the cheap gratification of the crowd; for him, there was nothing to be found in popular adulation. He secured instead satisfaction and his reward solely and only from the improvement of the governance of this great country.

Working, without fail, seven days each and every week, he acted forcefully as a crucial gatekeeper to the presidency, ensuring no one – whether minister or governor had access beyond another – and that all those representing and serving our country were treated equally.

He made clear in his person and his practice, always, that every Nigerian – regardless of faith, family, fortune or frailty – was heard and treated respectfully and the same.

Mallam Abba Kyari was the very best of us. He was made of the stuff that makes Nigeria great. Rest In Peace, my dearest friend.

To his loving wife and doting family who survive him, I extend my heartfelt sorrow at your loss.

Muhammadu Buhari

President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

April 18, 2020.

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Read Last Words Of COS Abba Kyari Before His Death – It Will Break Your Heart

Edward Ikechukwu — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:35:06 +0000

AfricaCelebrities.Com has intercepted the last statement of Late Abba Kyari, former Chief of Staff to President Buhari.

COS Abba Kyari before his sad demise wished to return to work and was making provisions for a personal health assistant, portions of the statement read.

He sadly passed on Friday April 17th after testing positive for Coronavirus shortly after his trip from Germany.

Read Statement below;

I am writing to let you know that on medical advice, I will transfer to Lagos later today for additional tests and observation. This is a precautionary measure: I feel well, but last week, I tested positive for coronavirus, the pandemic that is sweeping the world. I have followed all the protocols government has announced to self-isolate and quarantine.

“I have made my own care arrangements to avoid further burdening the public health system, which faces so many pressures. Like many others that will test also positive, I have not experienced high fever or other symptoms associated with this new virus and have been working from home. I hope to be back at my desk very soon. I have a team of young, professional, knowledgeable and patriotic colleagues, whose dedication has been beyond the call of duty, who continue to work seven days a week, with no time of the day spared. We will continue to serve the President and people of Nigeria, as we have for the past five years.

“I want to thank all our fantastic, talented and brave healthcare professionals, working across the country in such a difficult time; all the good Samaritans looking out for the most vulnerable in our communities; the key workers that will keep our country going through this; friends and family and often strangers, who have sent me such warm wishes and displayed such a generosity of spirit.

“We should be calm, measured and diligent – be meticulous in your hygiene, especially with cleaning hands, if possible stay at home or keep your distance. Listen to good advice from the proper authorities: pay no heed to quack cures or fake news from social media. President Buhari will do whatever it takes to protect the health and safety of our people and get the country back on its feet as soon as possible.

“Like the whole world, we are dealing with a new disease. Our experts are learning more all the time about coronavirus, what it does and how we can combat it. What we do know is that while some may become very sick, many others who contract the virus will not, and may have no symptoms at all. This is a disease that recognises no difference between north and south, men or women, rich or poor. We are all in this together.”

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Just In: Funeral Arrangement Of Buhari’s Chief Of Staff Announced – See Details

Edward Ikechukwu — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:13:04 +0000

Earlier today, reports confirming the death of Abba Kyari, former Chief of Staff to President Buhari was announced.

Abba Kyari died on Friday April 17th after testing positive for the deadly Coronavirus.

Information gathered by AfricaCelebrities.Com reveals that late Kyari will be buried today April 18th in Abuja in custom to the Islamic rites.

This was disclosed by Bashir Ahmed, personal assistant to President Buhari on Social media.

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