Buhari mourns Ex-NIA DG, Zakari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of his classmate and former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, who died on Sunday.

The late Zakari died at the age of 81.  

Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, described Zakari’s death as a loss to him personally, the state and the nation.

Buhari also recalled the contributions of the deceased to security intelligence and management in and even out of government, saying that his services would be greatly missed by the country. 

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Buhari said, “From very the beginning of his career, Ambassador Zakari established a reputation for an unwavering commitment to his work. He possessed a vast knowledge of his chosen field, a skill to spot talents for handling sensitive assignments and an ability to recall details, helping to make him an ideal intelligence officer.

“In his passing, Nigeria’s intelligence and strategic community has lost one of its finest minds and rare role model. May Allah accept his deeds and preserve his legacy.”