“No Grief Is As Devastating” – Tinubu Consoles Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Husband Over Loss Of Child

President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege over the death of their son.

The President in a personally signed statement on Thursday, said he relates with the loss as a parent who has also suffered the death of a loved one in the past.

He prayed for God’s strength for the parents and the entire family in their period of grief.

“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.

“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,” Tinubu wrote in the statement.

Naija News recalls renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi.

The 21-month-old passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.