The nation mourns the passing of Dr. Adamu Mohammed Fika, the pioneer Director-General and Clerk Designate to the National Assembly, who died at a hospital in Abuja. His death was confirmed by Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, Special Adviser on Media to the Emir of Fika, in an official statement.
Legacy of a Pioneer
Dr. Fika made history as the first person to hold the position of Clerk Designate to the National Assembly. He later served as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), a body responsible for the welfare and discipline of parliamentary staff. He also contributed his expertise at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State.
Until his demise, he was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Council of Retired Clerks and Secretaries of the National Assembly, a role that kept him connected to the institution he helped shape from its earliest days.
Traditional and National Impact
Beyond his public service, Dr. Fika held the traditional title of Zarma Kura of Fika, a position of high esteem in the Fika Emirate. His death is described as a deep loss not only to the emirate but also to Yobe State and Nigeria as a whole.
His career spanned decades of dedicated service, influencing the legislative framework and administrative processes of the National Assembly.
Funeral Arrangements
Funeral prayers for Dr. Fika are scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, at the National Mosque in Abuja. Family members, associates, and well-wishers are expected to attend to pay their last respects.
Condolences and Reactions
The news has sparked an outpouring of grief and prayers from Nigerians. Hassan Madu Fika prayed: "May Allah SWT forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdausi."
Abubakar Garba Bawa echoed similar sentiments: "May Allah have mercy on his departed soul and grant him Aljannah Firdausi amin."
Jibrin Usman Bala also prayed: "May Allah forgive him of his shortcomings and grant him jannatul firdaus."
Mohammed Bello Mo-Allahyidi mourned: "Innalillahi Wa'inna ilaihi Raji'un. May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late Dr. Adamu Fika and grant him Jannatul Firdausi. Aameen Ya Rabbal Alamin."
Adamu Kabiru offered: "Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun may Allah forgive him and make paradise his final abode."
Dr. Fika's legacy will be remembered for his pioneering role in establishing the National Assembly's administrative framework and his unwavering dedication to public service.
