President Muhammadu Buhari said Saturday that he would not receive condolence visitors, saying that sympathisers should pray for the late Chief of Staff Mr Abba Kyari at home.
This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Mr Garba Shehu in a statement in Abuja.
“The president will not be available for condolence visitors but urges, in place of that prayers be offered for the repose of soul of the departed Chief of Staff,” he said.
He said the president directed strict observance of the social distancing rules as prescribed by the National Center for Disease Control, the Federal Ministry of Health, and other safe hygiene practices as advised by relevant local authorities.
He said the president also conveyed his deep appreciation to foreign leaders and all Nigerians, from whom a stream of messages have been reaching him over this irreparable loss.
