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Abba Kyari, A Dedicated Public Servant — US

The United States government has described the late Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, as a dedicated public servant and respected interlocutor for the American government.

According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, said this in a condolence message to the President, Muhammadu Buhari.

The statement quoted Nagy as citing the “important role” played by “dedicated public servant” Kyari in the repatriation of over $300m funds stolen by the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha.

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He said, “Kyari was a valued and respected interlocutor for the U.S. government and particularly for our leadership team in Abuja.

“We appreciate working with him on many important matters, including the return to the Nigerian people of over $300 million in funds stolen by Sani Abacha.

“He envisioned the funds going to three geographically disparate infrastructure projects as a way to unite Nigeria economically.”

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The US official noted that the vision, encapsulated by the late Chief of Staff, was a reflection of his “tireless championing of a solid and prosperous future for Nigeria”.

“His dedication to this matter, to fighting corruption, and to countless other investments and policies for the future of Nigeria will leave a lasting impact on your country,” he added.

While commiserating with the government and people of Nigeria, and Kyari’s family on the loss, the US government pledged to stand with Nigeria in the struggle against the coronavirus pandemic.

The statement also said Buhari received condolence messages from former Minister of Niger Delta, Usani Usani; Kano-based businessman, Alhaji Sabiu Bako; and a trade union leader, Bataure Abdulaziz.

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Alex Enemanna

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