President Bola Tinubu, has expressed his condolences to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, following the demise of his brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu, who passed away on Sunday in Yola, Adamawa State.
Representing the President, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff, led a federal government delegation on Tuesday to Yola to pay their respects.
During a visit to the Ribadu family home in Yola, Honourable Gbajabiamila conveyed President Tinubu’s sentiments, describing the loss as “painful and irreparable.”
“Mr. President has mandated us to come to Yola and condole with a valued member of his team, the National Security Adviser, and by extension the rest of the family over the sad loss suffered by them,” said Honourable Gbajabiamila.
He emphasized the significance of coming together to support the bereaved family during such a difficult time.
The delegation included Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President; Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation; Professor Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education; Barrister Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts and Creative Economy; Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare; and Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar, Special Adviser to the President on General Duties Office of the Vice President.
In a statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity, the condolences were extended on behalf of President Tinubu and the federal government.
“The loss of a close family member like this is very painful, and it is therefore important for friends and family to come together and commiserate with the bereaved family,”Gbajabiamila said.
