Abba Kyari tested positive for Coronavirus few weeks ago after travelling out of the country and has been receiving treatment.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina made the announcement in a press release via his Twitter handle.
Below is the official statement.
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
CHIEF OF STAFF TO PRESIDENT, ABBA KYARI, PASSES ON
The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.
May God accept his soul.
Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
April 18, 2020