ANA Condoles Buhari Over Kyari’s Death … Commiserates with Saro-Wiwa’s Family
The leadership of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has officially sent condolences to President Muhammad Buhari on the death of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.
The letter which was signed by the President, Mr Ahmed Maiwada and the General Secretary, Akogun Tai Oguntayo, also commiserates with the family of the late President of the Association, Kenule Saro-Wiwa whose son, Gian Saro-Wiwa, died in London Hospital.
Gian was reported to have died of COVID-19 on Monday 13 April, 2020, according to his sister Noo Saro-Wiwa, who announced the death on her Instagram handle on Thursday this week.
Just last night, the Federal Government also announced the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari who died of the COVID-19. He was tested positive 10 days after returning from an official trip to Germany.
ANA mourns the deaths of Abba Kyari and Gian Saro-Wiwa of coronavirus, a strong indication that the deadly disease exists in Nigeria. The association therefore prays for the nation and the families of the departed souls.
The writing body urges Nigerians to take necessary precautions against the pandemic, including obedience to the stay at home order by Government and other safety measures advised by relevant Government Agencies.
“In this mourning mood, we, as the mirror of national life, share in the grief of the National Executive Council led by President Muhammad Buhari and the families of the late Chief of Staff and Ken Saro-Wiwa. It is our prayer that we shall overcome this trying period,” the release said.
