Faskari, former AFAN president, dies in Turkey

Architect Kabir Ibrahim Faskari, former President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), has died in Turkey.

Faskari, who was also the current Chairman of the Agriculture Business Group, reportedly died in Istanbul following complications after undergoing prostate surgery.

A friend of the deceased, who confirmed his death, said some associates had recently visited Faskari in Istanbul and spoke with him shortly before they returned to Nigeria.

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--> According to the friend, Faskari appeared to have developed complications following the surgery.

--> A source told Daily Trust that he would be buried in Turkey, although details of his burial arrangements were not immediately available.

Faskari was a prominent voice in Nigeria’s agricultural sector and played key roles in farmers’ organisations, particularly through his leadership of AFAN and PAN.

He was also known for his advocacy on issues affecting farmers, food production, poultry farming and agricultural business in Nigeria.

Faskari granted several interviews to journalists on agriculture and food security, offering insights into the challenges confronting Nigerian farmers and the country’s agricultural sector.

Further details on his death and burial arrangements are expected to emerge.