October 25, (THEWILL) – A former Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr Adamu Fika, has died at the age of 90.
Fika died mid-flight while returning to Kaduna State from a London hospital late Tuesday.
His death was announced in a statement on Tuesday night, by the Secretary, Fika Emirate Council, Potiskum, Ali Gimba Fika.
Funeral prayers would be held at Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna, Wednesday, October 25, 2023, by 4:00 pm.
Late Malam Adamu Fika, who was born in Fika, present-day Yobe State, 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 Wazirin 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.
Born in Fika, present-day Yobe State in 1933, the late former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), had an illustrious civil service career.
As Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Fika made invaluable contributions to the development of Nigeria.
He 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 a renowned and seasoned Educationist and Administrator. A native of Fika, Yobe State.
Until his death, he was the BOT Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF).
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