President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nkanu Nnamdi, son of renowned Nigerian author, Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege.
In a condolence message issued on January 8, 2026, President Tinubu said he was profoundly grieved by the loss and extended his heartfelt sympathies to Ms Adichie, her husband, and the entire family during what he described as an extremely painful period.
The President noted that, as a parent who has personally experienced the loss of a loved one, he understands that no form of grief is as devastating as losing a child.
He said he empathises deeply with the family and mourns the tragic loss alongside them.
President Tinubu described Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as a literary icon whose works have brought joy, inspiration, and light to countless homes across the world.
He prayed that she and her family would find strength, comfort, and solace in God in this trying moment.
“My prayers are with the family,” the President said, assuring them of the nation’s support and solidarity as they navigate their grief.
The message was signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
