Architect Kabir Ibrahim Faskari, who once led both the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), has died in Istanbul, Turkey, following complications from prostate surgery. At the time of his death, Faskari was serving as Chairman of the Agriculture Business Group, a role that kept him active in Nigeria's farming and agribusiness circles.
Death in Istanbul After Surgery
A friend who confirmed the death said a group of associates had travelled to Istanbul to see Faskari and even had a conversation with him shortly before they returned to Nigeria. The friend indicated that complications from the surgery appeared to have set in after that visit.
The former agricultural leader reportedly developed complications after undergoing prostate surgery at a Turkish hospital. The news of his death was confirmed by sources close to the family and associates, though official statements were yet to be released at the time of reporting.
Burial Expected in Turkey
A source told Daily Trust that Faskari would be laid to rest in Turkey, though no further details on the arrangements were available at the time of reporting. The source indicated that full burial details were yet to be confirmed, and further announcements were expected in the coming days.
His death marks the end of a long career dedicated to Nigerian agriculture, spanning leadership of two of the country's most prominent farming organisations. Faskari was widely recognised as one of Nigeria's most outspoken advocates for the agricultural sector.
A Prominent Voice in Nigerian Agriculture
Through his leadership of AFAN and PAN, Faskari championed the interests of farmers across the country and was a familiar figure at policy discussions on food production, poultry farming, and agribusiness. He gave numerous interviews to journalists on subjects ranging from food security to the structural challenges facing Nigerian farmers, and was regarded as a credible voice on what the country needed to do to strengthen its agricultural base.
His advocacy work placed him at the centre of debates on agricultural policy, and he was often called upon to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. His contributions were particularly noted in discussions on poultry farming, where he represented the interests of thousands of farmers through PAN.
Further details on his death and burial arrangements are expected to be made public in the coming days. The news was first reported by Legit.ng, with reporting by Bada Yusuf, Politics and Current Affairs Editor.
