From Gyang Bere, Jos

The family of former Nigeria Ambassador to Switzerland, Alh. Yahaya Kwande has described late AbdulNasser Yahaya-Kwande as compassionate, kind and a spiritual gentleman.

In a statesman signed by Yusuf Yahaya-Kwande said the family will greatly miss the contented life AbdulNasser lived, he worked for the peace and unity of his people.

“To God we belong and to Him we return. Whatever Allah takes away or gives, belongs to Him, and everything with Him has a limited fixed term (in this world). It is with great sadness we accept the loss of Abdulnasser Yahaya-Kwande.”

The family appreciated the kind visit of prominent Nigerians from all walk of life during their moment of grief and pray God to give them the fortitude to bear the expensive loss.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our family, friends and well wishers who visited us in the family home in Jos, as well as many who called and sent their condolences.”

“We are grateful to God for AbdulNasser’s life and the time he spent with us. We ate, worked, laughed and prayed with him. With deep love, He will be fondly remembered.

“He was a compassionate, kind, spiritual gentleman. He will be deeply missed. I pray that Allah forgives all his sins and grant him the highest rank in Al Jannah firdaus.

“May Allah unite our family and grant us the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. He is survived by his parents, son and several brothers and sisters.”

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Kwande’s Family Describes Late AbdulNasser Yahaya-Kwande as Kind, Compassionate