LEADERSHIP
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the passing of his brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu, who died on Sunday in Yola, Adamawa State.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the president was represented by his chief of staff, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, who led a federal government delegation on a condolence visit to Yola, yesterday.
At the Ribadu family home in Yola, Adamawa State, Gbajabiamila said President Tinubu was saddened by the loss and described 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,” Gbajabiamila said.