The death has occurred of Fatima, daughter of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Kolo Mele Kyari. Her death, according the Presidency occurred Friday.
A statement by Presidential Spokesman Bay Onanuga said “Kyari’s daughter, Fatima died Friday at the age of 25 after protracted illness.”
Tinubu, Shettima condole with Kyari
The Presidency in separate statements by President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s media aides condoled with Kyari Friday.
Onanuga said “President Bola Tinubu condoles with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Kolo Mele Kyari over the death of his daughter.
After confirming that she died Friday, Onanuga further.said, “The President sympathizes with Kyari and the rest of the family on the irreparable and painful loss.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of Fatima and urges the Kyari family to stay strong at these trying times.
Also, while condoling with Kyari on behalf of his boss, Stanley Nkwocha, said “Vice President Kashim Shettima has condoled with the family of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, over the loss of his daughter, Fatima Kyari.
“Aged 25, the late Fatima passed away on Friday.”
According to Nkwocha, VP Shettima, who prayed for the peaceful repose of the late Fatima, asked God to grant the family the strength to bear the painful exit of their daughter, who was in her prime.
The Vice President led other mourners at the funeral prayers, which were held at the Annur Mosque in Abuja, Nkwocha revealed.
