By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), on the death of his elder brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu.
Governor Otti’s sympathies were conveyed in a statement by Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. 
According to the Governor’s statement, while death is a natural part of life, losing a close family member in their prime can be extremely painful and traumatic.
Governor Otti prayed that God would by His infinite grace comfort Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and all the other family members.
“On behalf of my family, government, and the people of Abia State, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the entire Ribadu family on the passing of your brother, son, and father, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu
“While we accept that death is an inevitable part of life, we also recognise that the loss of a loved one or close family member is frequently accompanied by a great deal of pain, regret, and anguish, and this is one of them.
“In this time of grief, we are thinking of you and your family. The Governor said, “It is our prayer that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the departed eternal repose and give you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss”
