Posted by Samuel on Fri 09th Jan, 2026 - tori.ng
Recall that the 21-month-old baby reportedly passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 after a brief illness.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, following the tragic death of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi.
The 21-month-old baby passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 after a brief illness.
The President, in a condolence message issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, January 8, described the loss of a child as the most devastating experience for a parent.
“With a deep sense of grief, I condole with Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, and the entire family on the passing of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi,” the statement read.
"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.”