President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has received with a deep sense of grief
and shock, news of the sudden and untimely death of Hamza El-Rufai, son of
the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir
El-Rufai.
On behalf of himself, his family and the Federal Government, President
Jonathan extends his heartfelt commiserations to Mallam el-Rufai and all
members of the el-Rufai family.
The President says although no amount of words can fill the deep gap
created by the loss of Hamza, he hopes that the outpouring of support at
this moment by friends and associates will comfort Mallam El-Rufai.
President Jonathan prays for the peaceful repose of the soul of the
departed and also for God’s blessing, comfort and protection for Mallam
El-Rufai and the rest of his family.