NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari’s daughter Fatima mysteriously dies at 24

The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, on Friday lost his daughter.

The 24-year-old has since been buried in Abuja according to Islamic rights.

Her death was disclosed in a condolence message by a former aide of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad.

Posting on X, Sani wrote: “Deepest condolences to @MKKyari, OFR, the GCEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on the passing of his 25-year-old daughter, Fatima Kyari.

“She passed away on Friday morning and has since been buried in Abuja according to Islamic rites. Allah ya jikan ta.”

Similarly, Vice President Kashim Shettima also extended his sympathy to the bereaved family.

In his message, Shettima prayed for the repose of the deceased and asked God to grant the family strength during this challenging time, acknowledging the painful loss of their daughter, who was in the prime of her life.