'HE WAS A GEM OF INESTIMABLE VALUE', DUJIMAN KATSINA MOURNS TALBAN KATSINA, AMB. ZAKARI IBRAHIM

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PRESS STATEMENT

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Interior and the first Dujiman Katsina, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, has expressed his deep sorrow over the demised of Talban Katsina, Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim.

Ahmed, who represents Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency, said the late Talban Katsina has contributed tremendously to the development of the nation's security architecture during his lifetime as the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and National Counter-terrorism Coordinator.

In a heartfelt tribute signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Sardauna Francis, the federal lawmaker described the late ambassador as a gem of inestimable value and formidable pillar whose contributions to peace and tranquility of the country remains ineradicable.

As the late talban Katsina returned to his maker at the age of 81, the Dujiman Katsina extend his heartfelt condolences to the Katsina Emirate Council, particularly the Emir, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman over the colossal loss. 

He said: “Innalillahi Wainnalillahi Raji’un. I received the news of the passing of Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, mni, Talban Katsina, with profound sadness and grief. He was a gem of inestimable value who contributed to peace-building in Nigeria.

“On behalf of my family and my constituents, I extend my condolences to the Katsina Emirate Council and the entire indigenes and residents of Katsina state, especially members of the royal family.

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Interior, however, pray for the repose of the soul of late Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, and other departed souls.

E-signed:
Sardauna Francis 
Special Assistant on Media to the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Interior 
17 November, 2024