The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has mourned an elder statesman, Alhaji Adamu Fika, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90.
The elder statesman was until his death the Wazirin Fika in Yobe state.
Barau in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, extended his heartfelt condolences to the deceased family, Yobe state government, and the entire country over the monumental loss.
Mallam was an astute citizen whose contributions to the overall development and unity of our country will remain in our memories for long. He was a respected elder statesman and skilled administrator.
“He served meritoriously in all the positions he occupied including as Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Federal Permanent Secretary, Pro Chancellor, Chairman, Governing Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), among many other positions he held,” he said.
While praying Allah SWT, to grant the deceased Aljannah Firdaus, he urged family and all those the deceased left behind to take solace in the fact that the late elder statesman lived a righteous life dedicated to the service of Allah, the country and humanity in general.
“In this time of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with Alhaji Adamu Fika’s family. May Allah SWT grant him Aljannah Firdaus, the highest abode in paradise and provide his family with the strength and solace to bear this profound loss,’’ he said.
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