The United States
government has described Abba Kyari as a “dedicated public servant and
respected interlocutor”.
Kyari, who was chief
of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, died of complications from COVID-19 on
April 17.
According to a
statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, Tibor Nagy, assistant
secretary of state for African affairs, said the late chief of staff played a
crucial role in repatriating the over $300 million public funds looted by Sani
Abacha, the late military dictator.
“Kyari was a valued
and respected interlocutor for the U.S. government and particularly for our
leadership team in Abuja,” Nagy was quoted to have said.
“We appreciate
working with him on many important matters, including the return to the
Nigerian people of over 300 million dollars in funds stolen by Sani Abacha.
“He envisioned the
funds going to three geographically disparate infrastructure projects as a way
to unite Nigeria economically.”
The US official
reportedly said the vision the late Kyari had for the country 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 said.
The US government
also pledged to stand with Nigeria in the struggle against the coronavirus
pandemic.
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