PHOTOS: NNPC GMD Leads FG Delegation On Condolence Visit To Senegalese Govt Over Death Of Islamic Leader

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has led a delegation of the federal government on a condolence visit to the Senegalese Government over the demise of Sheikh Ahmed Tidiane Niass, the Grand Khalifa of the Tijjaniyya Islamic movement in Africa.

Kyari, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari during the visit, presented the Nigerian leader’s letter of condolence to President Macky Sall of Senegal.

The federal government’s delegation had the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammadu Babandede, among others.

President Buhari had earlier in the week condoled with the people of Senegal and millions of members of the Tijjaniyya Islamic sect over the Grand Khalifa’s death.

“It is really sad news for all of us to learn that our beloved Khalifa, Sheikh Ahmed Niass, has passed away in Senegal.

“Sheikh Ahmed Niass, who took over from his father, Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, did not at all disappoint the large followers of his greatly adored father.

“He will be remembered for his impeccable service to Islam and passion towards the sect’s followers, which has a large body in Nigeria,” Buhari was quoted to have said by his senior media assistant, Garba Shehu.