The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed heartfelt condolences to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, her husband Dr. Ivara Esege, and their family following the tragic passing of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi.
In a post shared on social media, President Tinubu reflected on the devastating pain of losing a child, offering prayers and empathy to the grieving family.
“With a deep sense of grief, I condole with Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie @ChimamandaReal, her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, and the entire family on the passing of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi. As a parent myself who has suffered the loss of a loved one, no grief is as devastating as losing a child. I empathise with the family at this difficult time, and I mourn this sad loss with them. Ms Adichie is a literary icon who has brought joy and light to many homes globally, and I pray she and her family find strength in the Almighty in this trying hour. My prayers are with the family.”
Here’s the full message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu:
