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Abba Kyari was born on 23 September, 1952 in Nigerian, is a Nigerian politician. Discover Abba Kyari's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Occupation Businessperson, lawyer, government official
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 23 September 1952
Birthday 23 September
Birthplace Borno, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Borno State, Nigeria)
Date of death April 17, 2020
Died Place Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria

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Abba Kyari Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Abba Kyari's Wife?

His wife is Hajiya Kulu Kyari

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Wife Hajiya Kulu Kyari
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Children 4(2 boys and 2 girls)

Abba Kyari Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Abba Kyari worth at the age of 67 years old? Abba Kyari’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessperson. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Abba Kyari's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Businessperson

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2020

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. There were reports that he had been flown out of the country for treatment, and Reuters later reported he had "a history of medical complications, including diabetes". On 29 March 2020, in an official statement, Kyari announced he was being moved from isolation in Abuja to Lagos for "preventive treatment".

Kyari died on the evening of 17 April 2020 at age 67. He was eulogised by The Economist as “a largely honourable man who went to the heart of a thoroughly corrupt and dysfunctional system, aiming to reform it—but who struggled to overcome its inertia amid a series of crises.”

2019

Kyari was an influential figure within the Buhari administration. During the administration's first term, he worked mainly behind the scenes to implement the president's agenda. In 2019 with Buhari's re-election for a second term, he ordered his cabinet to channel all requests through Kyari's office. Further enhancing his influence within government circles, and being labelled as the de facto head of government. Kyari appeared to be the most powerful Chief of Staff Nigeria ever had.

2017

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

2015

In August 2015, Kyari was appointed Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.

2002

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.

1990

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

1988

From 1988 to 1990, he was Editor with the New Africa Holdings Limited Kaduna. He also served as a Commissioner for Forestry and Animal Resources in Borno State in the 1990s.

1984

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

1980

He graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Warwick in 1980, and also obtained a law degree from the University of Cambridge. Kyari was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1983 after attending the Nigerian Law School.

1952

Abba Kyari OON (23 September 1952 – 17 April 2020) was a Nigerian businessperson, lawyer, and government official. He served as Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria from August 2015 to April 2020.

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