BEVERLY HILLS, July 29, (THEWILL) – President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday said he received with a deep sense of grief and shock, the news of the sudden and untimely death of Hamza El-Rufai, son of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, President Jonathan, on behalf of himself, his family and the Federal Government, extended his heartfelt commiserations to Mallam el-Rufai and all members of the el-Rufai family.
The President said although no amount of words can fill the deep gap created by the loss of Hamza, he hopes that the outpouring of support at this moment by friends and associates will comfort Mallam El-Rufai.
President Jonathan also prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed and also for God’s blessing, comfort and protection for Mallam El-Rufai and the rest of his family.
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