Press Release

Lagos, Nigeria. 

THE BURIAL OF ABBA KYARI: AN APPEAL FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SOCIAL DISTANCING

The Anap Foundation COVID-19 Think Tank* received the news of the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President with deep shock. May God grant him eternal rest.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the President and to Mallam Kyari's immediate family.

We noted with sadness and concern the fact that the strict rules of Social Distancing were flouted at his burial today. This has serious implications for the good work that is being done by various agencies to keep our people safe. We call on the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to note this and apply the laws across the board through leadership by example.

Going forward, we appeal to the authorities to lead by example and help ensure that all and sundry obey the well thought out rules for burials and all other gatherings at this time.

Signed:                                                                                                  

Abubakar Siddique Mohammed

Vice-Chairman                                                      

Atedo N. A. Peterside _CON     

Chairman  

*The Anap Foundation COVID-19 Think Tank was established on 22 March, 2020, to respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and has 18 members drawn from across the six geopolitical zones and the diaspora (Germany & USA). 

For more information on the Anap Foundation COVID-19 Think Tank, please visit www.anapfoundation.com

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