Aisha Buhari loses protocol officer

Aisha, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, has lost a member of her staff, Sani Yekini.

Yekini, a protocol officer, was said have suffered from diabetes before he died on Wednesday.

Announcing Yekini’s passing via her Twitter handle, the president’s wife described him as very committed, dedicated and courageous.

“On behalf of my family and the entire staff of my office, I wish to condole the family of Mr. Sani Yekini, a protocol officer in my office who died earlier today,” Aisha tweeted.

“May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus.

“Mr. Yekini served in my office for four years. He was down with diabetes and lost the battle today.

“He was a very committed, dedicated and courageous staff.

“May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.”

Inna lillahi wa Inna ilaihi Rajiun.
On behalf of my family and entire staff of my office, I wish to condole the family of Mr Sani Yekini a protocol officer in my office who died earlier today.
May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus. pic.twitter.com/6PWFtQIZqe

— Aisha M. Buhari (@aishambuhari) June 10, 2020