BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, OCTOBER 09, 2024/ 07:30PM
The remains of late Ambassador Ahmed Al-Gazali has been laid to rest at Kawar Maila Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, following Islamic rites.
The funeral was attended by thousands, including prominent figures. Notably, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State, was in attendance.
Other dignitaries included Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume, Senator Representing Borno South, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG and various commissioners.
Islamic clerics, academicians, and members of the Borno Emirate Council also paid their respects.
Families of the deceased, associates, and friends were also in attendance, gathering to bid farewell to the esteemed Ambassador.
Ambassador Al-Gazali passed away at the age of 84 after a protracted illness at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
His remarkable journey, spanning multiple decades, was characterized by dedication, excellence, and a profound impact on Nigeria's diplomatic landscape.
As a seasoned diplomat, Ambassador Al-Gazali served as the Nigerian Ambassador to Iran and Saudi Arabia, and as Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's foreign policy and public service.
May Allah forgive and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdau's, Ameen.