Prof Habu Galadima, the Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, has died at the age of 57
The Chukwuemeka Udaya, the Secretary and Director of Administration of the Institute, said in a statement that Galadima died on Sunday in Jos.
“On behalf of the Board of Governors, management and staff of the institute, we regret to announce the sudden demise of the Director General of NIPSS, Prof. Habu Galadima.
“This occurred this morning, December 20, after a brief illness. He will be buried according to Islamic rites,” he said.
It would be recalled that Prof Galadima officially assumed duty as the substantive DG of the NIPSS in August 2019. He was, before his elevation, the Director of Research of the institute.
Meanwhile, Chairman, North Central Governor’s Forum and Niger State Governor, Abubakar San Bello has described Galadima’s death as a great loss to the country.
Governor Sani Bello in a condolence message said the death of the academician came at a time when his services were still needed.
He described the late Prof Galadima as a dedicated person who was always concerned about getting positive result in any function he was carrying out.
The chairman of the Governor’s Forum added that the professor would not only be missed by his family, NIPSS, academic circle but the country and the international community at large.
He prayed Allah to forgive his shortcomings and reward him with Aljannat Firdausi.
Gov Sani Bello enjoined the family, his counterparts from Nasarawa and Plateau States as well as his associates to accept his death as the will of God as every living soul will surely taste it.
