Northern Governors Mourn Elder Statesman, Adamu Fika

Segun Awofadeji in Gombe

The Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed sadness over the demise of a distinguished elder statesman and former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Adamu Fika, the Waziri of Fika who died at the age of 90 years.

In a statement issued by the Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, made available to journalists yesterday, Yahaya described the late   Fika as an exemplary leader and towering figure who left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s civil service and educational institutions, and whose legacy transcends his lifetime.

“Dr. Fika’s commitment to integrity, honesty, and a corruption-free civil service was legendary. He was resolute in his pursuit of a merit-based and transparent public service, firmly believing that those values were the cornerstones of a strong and prosperous nation,” he added.
Describing Fika’s demise as a monumental national loss, Yahaya acknowledged that his death though marked the end of an era, his legacy would live on as an enduring example of what a true civil servant should embody.

He further stressed that the elder statesman’s vision for strong national institutions would remain a source of inspiration for generations to come.
Yahaya, also commended the deceased’s remarkable services and contributions to national development when he served as the pro-chancellor, chairman of the governing council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 2018, and as the chairman of the board of trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) where he served until his demise.

The Northern Governors’ Forum Chairman conveyed his condolences to the immediate family of the deceased.