The United States government has said that the late Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, played a major role in the repatriation of over $300million in funds stolen by the former head of state, Sani Abacha.
The US government disclosed this in a condolence message sent to President Muhammadu Buhari by the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, who also described Abba Kyari as a dedicated public servant and respected interlocutor for the American government.
In a press statement released by the Senior Special Assitant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Nagy said that ‘‘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.”
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