Dikwa Mourns Dr Adamu Fika, Describes Him as Distinguished Elder Statesman

Dikwa Mourns Dr Adamu Fika, Describes Him as Distinguished Elder Statesman

By Auwal Ahmad Umar

Dr Mohammed Kyari Dikwa, Founder and President of Al-Ansar Foundation, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dr Adamu Mohammed Fika, describing the late elder statesman as a man whose integrity, wisdom and dedication to national service would remain etched in the memories of Nigerians.

Dikwa conveyed his condolences in a statement issued on August 7, 2026, addressed to the deceased’s wife, Hajiya Hannatu Fika, the children and the wider Fika family.

He said he received the news of Dr Fika’s death with profound sadness, noting that his family and the entire Al-Ansar family shared a long-standing relationship with the Fika family.

According to him, the relationship dates back to 2003 when he joined the Federal Service and met Hajiya Hannatu Fika, who was then serving as Director of Human Resource Management.

“Our families have maintained a close and cherished relationship over the years, particularly since I joined the Federal Service in 2003 and met you as Director of Human Resource Management. We therefore feel this loss very deeply,” Dikwa said.

He described the deceased as “a distinguished elder statesman” whose integrity, wisdom, humility and commitment to the service of Nigeria would continue to be remembered.

Dikwa, who said he and his family were currently outside the country, regretted their inability to personally attend to the bereaved family at the difficult moment.

“Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you and the entire family,” he said.

Quoting the Qur’an, Dikwa reminded the family of the Islamic injunction that, “Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.”

He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus.

He also prayed for divine strength, patience and fortitude for Hajiya Hannatu Fika, the children and the entire Fika family to bear the loss.

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” Dikwa said, extending his deepest sympathy to the family.