‘Coronavirus Is No Respecter Of Persons, Rich Or Poor’ – Abba Kyari’s Eerie Statement On Pandemic

It is no gainsaying that the news of the demise of Mallam Abba Kyari from Coronavirus has shaken the entire country.

The Presidency confirmed that the Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari has passed away yesterday 17th April, 2020.


“The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020. May God accept his soul. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly, Femi Adesina, President Buhari’s spokesman,” said in a statement.

However in his last statement before succumbing to the dreaded Coronavirus, the late Mallam warned nigerians of the virus. He said in a personal statement signed by him and made available to journalists that

Abba Kyari
“I am writing to let you know that on medical advice, I will transfer to Lagos later today for additional tests and observation. This is a precautionary measure: I feel well, but last week, I tested positive for coronavirus, the pandemic that is sweeping the world. I have followed all the protocols government has announced to self-isolate and quarantine.”

“I have made my own care arrangements to avoid further burdening the public health system, which faces so many pressures. Like many others that will test also positive, I have not experienced high fever or other symptoms associated with this new virus and have been working from home. I hope to be back at my desk very soon. I have a team of young, professional, knowledgeable and patriotic colleagues, whose dedication has been beyond the call of duty, who continue to work seven days a week, with no time of the day spared. We will continue to serve the President and people of Nigeria, as we have for the past five years.”

Mr Kyari also thanked health workers as he advised every Nigerian to be calm and diligent.
“We should be calm, measured and diligent – be meticulous in your hygiene, especially with cleaning hands, if possible stay at home or keep your distance. Listen to good advice from the proper authorities: pay no heed to quack cures or fake news from social media. President Buhari will do whatever it takes to protect the health and safety of our people and get the country back on its feet as soon as possible.”

“Like the whole world, we are dealing with a new disease. Our experts are learning more all the time about coronavirus, what it does and how we can combat it. What we do know is that while some may become very sick, many others who contract the virus will not, and may have no symptoms at all. This is a disease that recognises no difference between north and south, men or women, rich or poor. We are all in this together,” he said.

Abba Kyari
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