NIPSS DG Habu Galadima dies at 57

Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Prof. Habu Galadima is dead.

Secretary and director of administration of the institute Brig-Gen. C.F.J. Udaya announced the death in a statement on Sunday in Jos.

According to Udaya, Galadima, 57, died on Sunday morning after a brief illness.

“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.