The remains of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, arrived in Abuja Saturday morning from Lagos, and have been buried at Gudu cemetery after funeral prayers at his residence, Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) said today in a press statement.
As advised by the protocols put in place by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Federal Ministry of Health on social distancing, the burial marks the end of all ceremonies and there will be no condolence visits to family and the Presidency, he stated.
According to the statement, well-wishers and all other Nigerians are instead advised to pray for the repose of the soul of the late Chief of Staff.
A condolence register will be opened at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) from Sunday for those who are able to use the window permitted for movement by the FCT administration, the statement added.
Mallam Abba Kyari died on Friday, following diagnosis with and treatment for the deadly coronavirus.
Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) announced his passing in a press statement.
