Vice President Kashim Shettima has consoled the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over the death of his 25-year-old daughter, Fatima.
Shettima, who attended the funeral prayers at the Annur Mosque in Abuja on Friday, October 11, prayed for the peaceful repose of Fatima’s soul and asked God to grant the Kyari family the strength to bear the loss.
This was made known in a statement by the senior special assistant to the president on media and communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, on Friday.
Shettima also confirmed the visit in a post shared on his Facebook page and X page, accompanied by pictures.
The VP wrote:
“Today, I 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.
“I prayed for the peaceful repose of the late Fatima and asked God to grant the family the strength to bear the painful exit of their daughter, who was in her prime.”
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Vice President @KashimSM has condoled with the family of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (@nnpclimited), Malam @MKKyari, over the loss of his daughter, Fatima Kyari.
Aged 25, the late Fatima passed away on Friday.
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— Senator Kashim Shettima (@officialSKSM) October 11, 2024
Meanwhile, NigeriaMedia reported that Vice President Kashim Shettima paid a condolence visit to the former Minister of Women Affairs following the tragic death of her son
Shettima expressed deep shock over the loss, acknowledging Richard’s promising future and contributions to Nigeria’s development
Accompanied by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, the Vice President offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Richard’s soul during the visit to the family’s Abuja residence.
