US President, Donald Trump
THE government of United States of America has described the late Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari as a dedicated public servant and esteemed interlocutor for the American government.
In a condolence message to President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, lauded the critical role Abba Kyari played in the repatriation of over $300 million which was stashed away from government coffers by a former head of state, General Sani Abacha.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu in a statement affirmed that the U.S. Assistant Secretary itemized positive and patriotic deeds credited to the late Chief of Staff adding that Kyari worked tirelessly in championing a solid and prosperous future for Nigeria.
‘‘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.
‘‘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,’’ President Trump’s lead diplomat for Africa wrote in the condolence message”, Nagy said.
Shehu also affirmed that while commiserating with the government and people of Nigeria, the Kyari family on the loss, the U.S. government pledged to stand with Nigeria in the struggle against the coronavirus pandemic.
The statement added that President Buhari also received condolence messages from Usani Uguru Usani, former Minister of Niger Delta; Alhaji Sabiu Bako, Kano-based businessman and Bataure Abdulazziz, a traders’ union leader.
