President Buhari pens emotional tribute to late Kyari

To my friend, Mallam Abba Kyari:

Mallam Abba Kyari, who died on 17th April, 2020, at the age of 67 from complications caused by the Coronavirus, was a true Nigerian patriot. My loyal friend and compatriot for the last 42 years - and latterly my Chief-of-Staff - he never wavered in his commitment to the betterment of every one of us.

He was only in his twenties when we first met. A diligent student, soon after he was blessed with the opportunity to study abroad - first at Warwick and then law at the University of Cambridge.
But there was never any question Abba would bring his first-rate skills and newly acquired world-class knowledge back to Nigeria - which he did - immediately upon graduation. Whilst possessing the sharpest legal and organisational mind, Abba's true focus was always the development of infrastructure and the assurance of security for the people of this nation he served so faithfully.

For he knew that without both in tandem there can never be the development of the respectful society and vibrant economy that all Nigerian citizens deserve.

In political life, Abba never sought elective office for himself. Rather, he set himself against the view and conduct of two generations of Nigeria's political establishment - who saw corruption as an entitlement and its practice a byproduct of possessing political office. Becoming my Chief of Staff in 2015, he strove quietly and without any interest in publicity or personal gain to implement my agenda.

There are those who said of him that he must be secretive - because he did not have a high public profile. But Abba was the opposite: he simply had no need, nor did he seek, the cheap gratification of the crowd; for him, there was nothing to be found in popular adulation. He secured instead satisfaction and his reward solely and only from the improvement of the governance of this great country.

Working, without fail, seven days each and every week, he acted forcefully as a crucial gatekeeper to the presidency, ensuring no one - whether minister or governor had access beyond another - and that all those representing and serving our country were treated equally. He made clear in his person and his practice, always, that every Nigerian - regardless of faith, family, fortune or frailty - was heard and treated respectfully and the same.

Mallam Abba Kyari was the very best of us. He was made of the stuff that makes Nigeria great.

Rest In Peace, my dearest friend.
To his loving wife and doting family who survive him, I extend my heartfelt sorrow at your loss.

https://twitter.com/MBuhari/status/1251567508080992256?s=19

No be only pen na pencil.

Ifahear....

At least we don know him real age. But dude was looking older than Bubu though.

Farewell..Kyari

wow!! Truly emotional. Only death can separate 2 trusted friends. Fare thee well Barrister Abba.

This calls for sober reflection on the fragility of life. No matter ur status or societal ranking, you'll leave this world someday.(The exact time and manner is a mystery.) That's why I call death the equalizer coz it's the only common thing between the rich and the poor. At the end of the day, everyone will return to mother earth...

Take heart, Mr. president. I know how it feels. The sudden void. Loss of sincere friendship. Loss of dependable advice. Loss of warm company. I fully understand. Never going to be easy but life must go on. The job of leading Nigeria and keeping the hawks far away must continue as it will be a good way to honour Abba's memory. Take heart my president. Brace up. Let the soldier in you come alive. Forward ever, backward never.

God bless Nigeria.

Waoooh

I don't wish anyone death not even the enemies...
I don't like you I don't you, ko se bi ti iku...

I can't ask for God to forgive his short comings because there's no forgiveness after death...

Repent from your sins NOW because tomorrow might be too late...

GoodBye Abba.

Make una talk true na.

More like 'Garba Shehu Pens' or 'Femi Adesina Pens', innit

67 years? If I hear.
He acted as a gateman? That's where the problem was. He sidelined everyone who dared come close to telling Vuharia the truth.

Meanwhile, it was at first cardiologist hospital Ikoyi he died.

Good riddance to bad Abba

Ok

LuQuLuQu:
67 years? If I hear
Meanwhile, it was at first consultant hospital Ikoyi he died.

Good riddance to bad Abba

The same first consultant
I mean is it the same hospital where Mr Sawyer died?

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President Buhari pens emotional tribute to late Kyari



https://twitter.com/MBuhari/status/1251567508080992256?s=19
Mynd44
Lalasticlala

Big laugh.
Like Buhari can read and write.

RiyadhGoddess:




The same first consultant
I mean is it the same hospital where Mr Sawyer died?

First Cardiologist

Wondering how president Buhari will be feeling right now.. He's right hand man is gone.. Forever

Rip Abba Kyari

May God strengthen buhari and Abba kyaris family. It's not easy to lose a close long time friend.

Today, after seeing the shallow grave Abba K was buried, I decided to join the vanity crew.

no comment

It's understandable Mr.President but this will never negate the fact that Abba Kyari shaped your presidency in positive & negative ways.

real friends

The end is near
Don't let all these stories distract you
Nobody can stop what going to happen

And God won't stop it because he always do whatever he says he will do

Pls prepare

67?

Abba 67?

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BUHARI didn't write this

I'm sure he did not wrote this by himself, they wroted it for him

Bubu The cat with 9lives

It's a painful thing to lose a Friend. Let me be nice today.

I really feel for Buhari. He'll miss the man like kilode!

Rip, Abba Kyari!