The protocol officer to the First Lady of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhjia Aisha Buhari, in the person of Mr. Sanni Yekinni is dead.
Mr Sanni Yekinni served the wife of the president for four years before being down with a sudden illness diagnosed to be diabetes.
He lost the battle to diabetes in the early hour of Wednesday as reported by the official twitter handle of his boss, Her Excellency Aisha M. Buhari.
The first lady mourns the demise of the protocol officer.
From her tribute, she eulogised the commitment, dedication and courage of Late Mr. Sanni Yekini.
She wrote:
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.
Mr Yekini served in my office for 4 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 .
