Tinubu condoles with Nuhu Ribadu as brother dies in Yola

Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has condoled with Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu over the passing of his brother, Salihu Ribadu.

Ribadu’s brother died on Sunday in Yola, Adamawa.

The president was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on the Federal Government’s delegation on the condolence visit to Yola.

Speaking at the Ribadu family home in Yola, the Chief of Staff said Tinubu is saddened by the loss and describes it as “painful and irreparable.”

“Mr. President has mandated us 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 loss of a close family member like this is very painful, and it is therefore important for friends and family to come together and commiserate with the bereaved family,” Honourable Gbajabiamila said. 

The Chief of Staff was accompanied by the 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.