A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum Adamu Fika, has died at the age of 90.
He was said to have died on Tuesday night while being flown back home from the United Kingdom, where he went for medical treatment. The aircraft landed in Kaduna State
The Acting Secretary, Fika Emirate Council, Potiskum, Ali Gimba Fika, said the former SGF would be buried at the Sultan Bello, Kaduna around 4pm Wednesday.
Late Adamu Fika, who was born in Fika, present-day Yobe State in 1933, had an illustrious civil service career. He later served as the Pro-chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
He was also the chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF).
The Waziri Fika began his educational journey at Kaduna Government College and the Nigerian College of Arts, Science, and Technology, now known as Ahmadu Bello University.
He held several significant positions, including Permanent Secretary of various federal ministries, such as Internal Affairs, Commerce, and Communications.
He also served as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and made invaluable contributions to the development of Nigeria.
The elder statesman received numerous honours and awards for his exceptional service, including the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) by the Federal Government in 1992.
He was revered for his dedication, integrity, and leadership skills, making him a highly respected figure in Nigeria.
