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For the Nigerian Army Brigadier who served as Governor of North-Central State, see Abba Kyari (military general).

Abba Kyari
OON
File:Abba-Kyari2.jpg
Chief of Staff to the President
In office
27 August 2015 – 17 April 2020
PresidentMuhammadu Buhari
Preceded byJones Arogbofa
Personal details
Born(1952-09-23)23 September 1952
Borno, Northern Region, British Nigeria
(now Borno State, Nigeria)
Died17 April 2020(2020-04-17) (aged 67)
Lagos, Nigeria
SpouseHajiya Kulu Kyari
Children4
EducationUniversity of Warwick
University of Cambridge
Alma materNigerian Law School
Harvard Business School
International Institute for Management Development
AwardsOrder of the Niger

Abba Kyari OON (23 September 1952 – 17 April 2020)[1] was a Nigerian Politician who served as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.[2]

Family and personal life

Early life and education

Kyari was born on 23 September 1952, to a Kanuri family from Borno. He was educated in St. Paul’s College in Wusasa, and later considered joining the Nigerian Army following advice from Mamman Daura and Ibrahim Tahir.[3] In 1976, he met General Muhammadu Buhari who was then Governor of Borno State.[4]

In 1980, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Warwick, and also received a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Cambridge.[5] In 1983, he was called to the Nigerian Bar after attending the Nigerian Law School.[6]

In 1984, he obtained a master's degree in law from the University of Cambridge.[7] He later attended the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland and participated in the Program for Management Development at the Harvard Business School, in 1992 and 1994, respectively.

Family

Kyari was married to the sister-in-law of Ibrahim Tahir,[8] and had four children.[9]

Health

On 24 March 2020, it was made public that Kyari tested positive for COVID-19 on 23 March, following an official trip to Germany nine days before.[10] There were reports that he had been flown out of the country for treatment[11], and Reuters later reported he had "a history of medical complications, including diabetes".[12] On 29 March 2020, in an official statement, Kyari annouced he was being moved from isolation in Abuja to Lagos for "preventive treatment".[13]

Professional career

Kyari worked for the law firm Fani-Kayode and Sowemimo for some time after his return to Nigeria.[14]

From 1988 to 1990, he was Editor with the New Africa Holdings Limited Kaduna.

In 1990, he served as a Commissioner for Forestry and Animal Resources in Borno State.

From 1990 to 1995, Kyari was the secretary to the board of African International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Bank of Credit and Commerce International.

Kyari was an executive director in charge of management services at the United Bank for Africa, and was later appointed the chief executive officer. In 2002, he was appointed a board director of Unilever Nigeria, and later served on the board of Exxon Mobil Nigeria.

Political career

In August 2015, Kyari was appointed Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.[15][16]

Power politics

Kyari was an influential figure within the Buhari administration.[17] During the administration's first term, he worked mainly behind the scenes to implement the president's agenda.[18] In 2019 with Buhari's re-election for a second term, he ordered his cabinet to channel all requests through Kyari's office.[19] Further enhancing his influence within government circles, and being labelled as the de facto head of government.[20]

In 2017, following a leaked memo, Kyari became embroiled in a public argument with the Head of Civil Service,[21] who was later removed from office and arrested.[22][23] In 2020, in another leaked memo, Babagana Monguno the National Security Adviser accused Kyari of meddling in matters of national security.[24]

Death

Kyari died at the age of 67 in the evening of 17 April 2020 at First Cardiology Consultant Hospital, Lagos, after two weeks of testing positive for COVID-19.[25][26]

Honours and awards

Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON); National honour in Nigeria

References

  1. ^ Ogundipe, Samuel (18 April 2020). "EXCLUSIVE: Abba Kyari's real date of birth uncovered". Premium Times. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. ^ Bakare, Tonye. "Buhari appoints Lawal as SGF, Kyari as CoS". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  3. ^ Kyari, Abba (23 December 2009). "Ibrahim Tahir: A Personal Loss". The Guardian.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Buhari, Muhammadu (18 April 2020). "To my friend, Mallam Abba Kyari – Buhari". The Guardian.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Exxon Mobil Nigeria Board of Directors". Exxon Mobil. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  6. ^ Aboyade, Funke. "From Dublin, Law School Set of '83 Plans Big". This Day Live Nigeria. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  7. ^ "Exxon Mobil Nigeria Board of Directors". Exxon Mobil. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  8. ^ Haruna, Mohammed. "Tahir: The Death of a Radical Conservative".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Kyari, Abba (23 December 2009). "Ibrahim Tahir: A Personal Loss". The Guardian.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Owoseye, Ayodamola (24 March 2020). "UPDATED: Coronavirus: Abba Kyari reportedly tests positive; Kingibe, others may be tested". Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  11. ^ Herald, Desert. "EXCLUSIVE: Buhari's Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari Admitted at London's Hospital". Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  12. ^ "Top Nigerian president aide, state governor test positive for coronavirus". Reuters. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  13. ^ "Covid-19: Why I moved to Lagos after testing positive - Abba Kyari". Daily Trust. 29 March 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  14. ^ Bolashodun, Oluwatobi. "Fani-Kayode Reacts To Abba Kyari's Appointment". Naij. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  15. ^ Stanford, Igbo. "Mallam Abba Kyari Biography, Age, Early Life, Family, Net Worth And More". Information Guide Africa. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  16. ^ "Buhari appoints SGF, Chief of Staff, others - Premium Times Nigeria". 27 August 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  17. ^ Published. "Men of power: Nigeria's most influential power brokers". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  18. ^ "In surprise move, Saraki personally submits names of ministers to Buhari - Premium Times Nigeria". 3 November 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  19. ^ "Go through Abba Kyari to see me, Buhari directs ministers - P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  20. ^ "Abba Kyari: Prime minister in a presidential system". Businessday NG. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  21. ^ "Oyo-Ita, Kyari In Heated Argument At Presidential Villa". Channels Television. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  22. ^ "Buhari sacks Head of Service, Oyo-Ita - Premium Times Nigeria". 18 September 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  23. ^ Alli, Yusuf (23 March 2020). "Alleged N570m fraud: Ex-Head of Service Oyo-Ita arrested". The Nation. Retrieved 24 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ Ogundipe, Samuel (17 February 2020). "UPDATED: EXCLUSIVE: Buhari's team in disarray as NSA Monguno declares war on Abba Kyari". Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  25. ^ "Buhari's Chief Of Staff Abba Kyari Dies". The Guardian Newspapers. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  26. ^ Soto, Alonso (18 April 2020). "Nigerian President's Chief of Staff Dies After Getting Virus". Bloomberg.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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