commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of his Chief
of Staff, Abba Kyari.
In a letter of condolence, on behalf of the priests and all the
faithful of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, to the President,
Archbishop Kaigama extended heartfelt condolences to the families and
relations of many Nigerians who have lost their lives to the coronavirus
pandemic
The cleric encouraged President Buhari to ”stand strong in faith in
these trying times and continue to work resolutely” with his team
within the resources and possibilities available.
Pledging the support of the Catholic Church to the fight to curb the
spread of the virus, Archbishop Kaigama prayed ”that Nigeria and
Nigerians will pass through this difficult time with sobriety and
equanimity and come of out with a greater and genuine sense of love for
God and neighbour.”
On his part, the Methodist Prelate prayed God to console the President
and family of the deceased.
The President also received separate messages of condolence from Chief
Bisi Akande, pioneer National Chairman of All Progressives Congress
(APC), Alhaji Bashir Tofa, presidential candidate in the June 12, 1993
election, Senator Adolphus Wabara, former President of the Senate, the
President, Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr. Habu Gumel, and the Soun of
Ogbomosholand, Oba Oladunni Ajagungbade III.