November 17, (THEWILL) – A former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, has died on Sunday, at age 81.
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, confirmed the development in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kaula Mohamed.
He described the late Ambassador Ibrahim as an illustrious son of Katsina, who served Nigeria with distinction in various capacities.
“The passing of Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim represents an irreparable loss not only to Katsina State but to Nigeria as a whole. His remarkable contributions to national security and diplomacy have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history. As Talban Katsina, Ambassador Ibrahim exemplified the noble values of our traditional institution and served as a bridge between tradition and modern governance”, he said.
The Governor extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the Katsina Emirate Council, and the entire people of Katsina State.
He prayed for Allah (SWT) to grant the departed soul Al-jannatul Fridaus and give the family the fortitude to bear this monumental loss.
Ambassador Ibrahim served as the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency from 1993 to 1998. He also held the position of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the early 1990s. In 2011, the Talban Katsina was appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to coordinate national anti-terrorism efforts.
He was a schoolmate of former Nigeria President, Muhammad Buhari at Katsina Government College (GCK). He also held the prestigious traditional title of Talban Katsina, within the Katsina Emirate.
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