Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, a highly respected diplomat and former Director-General of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA), has passed away at the age of 81. His demise was met with an outpouring of grief from various quarters, including the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, who described him as a “gem of inestimable value” and a “formidable pillar” whose contributions to peace and tranquility in the country remain invaluable Ambassador Ibrahim’s impressive career spanned several decades, with notable appointments including Coordinator, National Counter-Terrorism, and Nigerian Ambassador to Niger Republic.
He was also a recipient of several national and international honors and awards. As Talban Katsina, Ambassador Ibrahim exemplified the noble values of the traditional institution and served as a bridge between tradition and modern governance.In a statement, Hon. Ahmed extended his heartfelt condolences to the Katsina Emirate Council, particularly the Emir, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, and the entire indigenes and residents of Katsina State. The late Ambassador’s family, including his son Mubarak, who sadly passed away shortly after his father’s demise, are also in the thoughts and prayers of many during this difficult time.
