Tinubu, Shettima, Others React To Death Of Mele Kyari’s Daughter, Fatima

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), has sadly lost his 25-year-old daughter, Fatima.

While specific details surrounding her death are still unclear, it has been confirmed that Fatima passed away on Friday, October 11.

Several prominent figures, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, have expressed their condolences to Kyari over this tragic loss.

President Bola Tinubu sent his heartfelt sympathy to Kyari, acknowledging the immense pain the family must be going through.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended his prayers for Fatima’s soul and urged the Kyari family to remain strong during this difficult time.

The statement read, “President Bola Tinubu condoles with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Kolo Mele Kyari over the death of his daughter.

”President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of Fatima and urges the Kyari family to stay strong at these trying times.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima also offered his condolences through his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha.

He 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.”

Shettima also led other mourners during the funeral prayers held at the Annur Mosque in Abuja.

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin similarly shared his sorrow, offering prayers for Fatima and strength for Kyari’s family.

In a statement released by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir, Jibrin expressed his condolences.

“I wish to convey my condolences to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Malam Mele Kyari, and other members of his family over his daughter, Fatima, passing at 25 today.

“My thoughts and prayers are with Malam Mele Kyari and other members of his family during this trying period of Fatima’s passing.

“May Allah SWT grant Fatima Aljannatul Firdausi and give Malam Mele Kyari and other members of his family strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he said

Fatima’s death brought an outpouring of support and prayers from across the country as her family navigates this heartbreaking time.

KanyiDaily recalls that Mele Kyari recently revealed that he’s been receiving several death threats due to the ongoing reformation of the oil sector.