Maiduguri, the Borno state capital has been thrown into mourning over
the death of late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari.
Kyari, is a Kanuri from Bama Local Government Area of the state, died
from complication related to COVID-19, before being laid to rest
yesterday at Gudu cemetery, Abuja
Several natives and relations from Bama and Maiduguri metropolis
described him as highly principled, dedicated and committed to
service.
The Governor Babagana Zulum, also yesterday had made a similar call at
different IDP camps in both Ngala and Gamboru towns, while addressing
13,433 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at their torched camp and
host communities.
The Shehu of Bama, Alhaji Kyari Umar El-Kanemi declared that; “The
death of Abba Kyari was a huge loss to humanity,” while commending his
tireless contributions to the nation.
“He has not been compromising anything, he has given one hundred per
cent loyalty, commitment and he has faithfully served the nation, he
has done us proud, death is inevitable, all human beings have its
allotted date by Almighty Allah which no one will escape “.
The Secretary to the Borno Elders Forum (BOEF), Dr. Bulama Mali Gubio
said that contrary to perceptions, the late Kyari was humble,
cool-headed and incorruptible.
His words yesterday in Maiduguri; “People like him are rear, even
though Nigerians will want someone who will cut corners, someone who
will do things which are not supposed to be done.
“Abba Kyari will never cut corners; he will never take side with
injustice. He will never take anything that will not be according to
the law and that has set him up with so many people who saw him as a
very difficult person.”
He also called on Nigerians to forgive his shortcomings and pray for
the quick end of COVID-19 that has claimed over 165,000 lives
globally.
One of his childhood friends, a retired federal permanent secretary,
Ambassador Baba Kura Kaigama said that Kyari was a pillar of the
society.
Also, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condoled
with President Buhari and the family of Kyari, over the death of
Kyari.
A statement by NANS President Comrade Danielson Akpan, also describe
Kyari as a pragmatic, honest and loyal leader that is worthy of
emulation by the younger generation
