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The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.<\/p>\n

The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.<\/p>\n

May God accept his soul.<\/p>\n

Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n

Femi Adesina
\nSpecial Adviser to the President
\n(Media and Publicity)
\nApril 18, 2020<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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