The Delta State Chapter, All Progressives Congress (APC), has condoled President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians over the demise of Malam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to the President.
The party in a condolence message by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Sylvester Imonina on Saturday in Asaba, lamented the shocking exit of Kyari as a result of the COVID -19 disease.
The party also condoled with families of other Nigerians whose lives were caught short by the cold hands of the Coronavirus.
He noted that the news of Kyari’s death came as a shock to the state APC family and indeed people of Delta.
According to Imonina, before his death, Abba Kyari was the engine room of the Presidency, in view of the position he occupied, deploying his wealth of experience to manage to the admiration of most Nigerians.
“Kyari shall indeed be missed by Mr. President, APC family, and Nigerians in general,” he said.
Imonina said that the party was also pained by the death of a medical doctor, who lost his life in the course of his duty to his fatherland alongside other 16 victims who died from the infection in Nigeria.
He said the party joined hands with others to pray to God to receive their souls, with the hope that those of us who are still on the mother Earth will do our best possible in halting the menace of the dreaded disease.
According to him, the party commends the dexterity of the health workers, while calling for a review of their allowances to encourage them to fight on to ensure that they save Nigerians from the disease.
“We commend the health workers that have made sacrifice so much to contain the pandemic.
“Despite the novelty of the COVID-19 and the limited resources, our health workers have been battling the scourge and other diseases, like Lassa fever, with uncommon mental dexterity and professionalism.
“They remain our heroes. We shall continue to offer prayers for their safety and well-being, and we urge them not to rest on their oars.
“APC Delta calls for wholistic review of the welfare packages of health workers in line with international best practices.
“In fact, there is need for total support and collective actions for health workers and the health sector. Their love and labour for our dear nation must not go unrewarded,” he said.
He, however, urged all Nigerians and Delta citizens to abide by all laid down rules and regulations by government at all levels to contain the spread of the disease.
“At this perilous time, we urge Deltans and Nigerians to abide by the safety tips and measures put in place by government at various levels.
“We believe that in no distant time, this common enemy (COVID-19) of mankind, shall be subdued,” Imonina said.
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