Tinubu Sends Message to Chimamanda Adichie After Tragic Loss of Son Nkanu Nnamdi

• President Tinubu expresses condolences to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on the loss of her son Nkanu Nnamdi
• Tinubu highlights the profound grief of losin
• g a child, drawing from personal experience
• Bayo Onanuga shares the President's heartfelt statement on social media, emphasising Adichie's literary impact

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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege on the passing of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi.

Tinubu said no grief is as devastating for a parent as losing a child.

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The President empathised with the family at this difficult time, and mourn this sad loss with them.

“As a parent myself who has suffered the loss of a loved one, no grief is as devastating as losing a child.”

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, shared the statement via his X handle @aonanuga1956 on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

“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.

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“My prayers are with the family”

Nigerians reacts as Chimamanda Adichie loses son

@to37867_toyyib

This is a heartfelt and humane message of condolence. In a moment of such profound personal grief, words from the nation’s leader can offer a meaningful sense of shared sorrow and recognition. May the President’s empathy and prayers bring a measure of comfort to Chimamanda and her family. In times of loss, such solidarity matters deeply. May Nkanu’s memory be a blessing and may his loved ones find strength and peace.

@Malc_OE

Thank you Mr. President. My condolences to Chimamanda Adichie and her family.

@_chiefagbabiaka

Condolences to her and her family.

@chinanalyst7110

Thanks, Mr President. Condolences to her and her family.

@NdubuisiUmezul1

Thìs President has humanity at heart. He has always proved that even those that hate him are just playing politics. Nothing more. So he bears no grudges against them. This is outstanding leadership. Rare to find!

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@IjidaleO

May God comfort the family at this time of grief and beyond God bless you,our President, the condolences from your office are quite apt.

Chimamanda Adichie loses 21-month-old twin son

Recall that Chimamanda and her husband reportedly lost one of their twin sons, as news of the tragedy surfaced online.

According to the post, the young boy was briefly ill before the unfortunate incident, as the family mourns his passing

The author’s family requested prayers and asked for privacy, stating that they would not be speaking further on the matter.

Adichie bagged chieftaincy title in 2023

Legit.ng had reported earlier that Chimamanda became the first woman to be made a chief in Abba, Anambra state.

She was conferred with "Odeluwa" which means she who writes for the world" by HRH, Igwe Leonard Nwankwo Ezeh of Abba.

Adichie who is also a feminist said she is happy to know that more women will be conferred in time to come.

Source: Legit.ng