The Director/CEO, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Engr. Sarki Auwalu, condoles with President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,  Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), on the passing of his Chief of Staff,  Mallam Abba Kyari OON,  who died on Friday, April 17, 2020, and has since been buried in  accordance with his faith.

Engr. Sarki Auwalu described the late Chief of Staff as a hardworking Nigerian, who dedicated a greater part of his life to the service of the country both in the private and public sector.

Auwalu described the late Kyari as a bridge builder, who provided effective administrative support to the president in the governance of Nigeria.

The DPR boss prayed that Almighty Allah will grant the President, the Kyari family and the people of Borno State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.