President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, following the passing of his brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu, who died in Yola, Adamawa State, on Sunday.
Representing the President, his Chief of Staff, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, led a federal government delegation on a condolence visit to Yola on Tuesday.
At the Ribadu family home in Yola, the Chief of Staff conveyed President Tinubu’s deep sorrow over the loss, describing it as “painful and irreparable.”
According to him “Mr. President mandated the team 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”.
The national chairman, along with members of the party state working committee, also offered condolences to the NSA and joined in prayers with the family.
Nuhu Ribadu expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and others who stood by him during this challenging time.
Accompanying the Chief of Staff were Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman; Minister of Arts and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa; Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa; and Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar.
