Abba Kyari died at First Cardiology Consultants, Ikoyi

 

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that Abba Kyari, the Late Chief of Staff to the President, Muhammadu Buhari, was admitted and treated at First Cardiology Consultants, Ikoyi, Lagos State, where he eventually died.

Kyari, the most senior aide to President Buhari, died Friday from complications arising from coronavirus infection. He was buried Saturday morning in Abuja.

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, who gave the confirmation on his Twitter handle said it was as a result of public enquiries on the passing away of the Chief of Staff.

He said: “Following enquiries on the passing away of the Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mallam Abba Kyari on Friday 17th April, 2020, the Lagos State Government states that: Mallam Abba Kyari died from complications of #COVID19 infection at First Cardiology Consultants in Lagos.

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“This hospital is a Lagos State designated high care, biosecurity-compliant, #COVID19 facility, accredited by the Health Facility Management and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) of the Lagos State Ministry of Health.

“As a basis for accreditation, First Cardiology Consultants established a separate specialist wing with staff dedicated to the treatment of complicated cases of #COVID19, under the supervision of the Lagos State #COVID19 emergency response team.”