Sen. Dino Melaye has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari.
Melaye in a condolence message made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday, also commiserated with the family, friends and colleagues of the late chief of staff.
Melaye represented Kogi West Senatorial District in the Senate.
“May his soul rest in peace and may God grant his loved ones the fortitude to bear this loss.
“This is a circle we must all complete someday. We need to be prepared and live with faith and honour.
“That hour and time knoweth no man and shows us that God drives out charriots to his door where death is our ultimate destination.
“What will death find you doing when it comes visiting ? Your character becomes your shield.
” May we all be in God’s favour when our time is up,” the senator said in the statement.
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya also expressed sadness in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Ismaila Misilli, in Gombe on Saturday.
“Nigeria has indeed lost a fine and dedicated gentleman, a patriot and a reliable administrator, who was always mindful of his duties and responsibilities,” he said.
The governor said that the late chief of staff would be remembered for his exemplary leadership, effective service, dedication and loyalty.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Gombe State, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to Mr President, the family of the deceased and the government and people of his home state, Borno, over this great loss,” he said.
Yahaya prayed that the Almighty God would grant Kyari rest and give his family and the nation at large the fortitude to bear his death.
