About Alhaji Abdul Maliki
Lived 1914 – 1969 (aged 54–55). Alhaji Abdul Maliki was a Nigerian diplomat.
Alhaji Abdulmalik Ibrahim Atta CBE (1914–1969) was a Nigerian diplomat and politician who was Nigeria's first High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Atta was a strong supporter of Tijaniya sufi order in Nigeria, he was a close friend of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, and his daughter Sayyada Bilqis was married to Sheikh Niass from 1954 until his death in 1975. Atta was married to several wives including Amina Abdulsalam. He had several children including Zainab, Mashood, Bilqis.
Early life Maliki was born in 1914. His father was a traditional ruler of Igbirra people, Ibrahim Onoruoiza Atta of Igbirra kingdom in what is now Kogi State. His brother was Abdul Aziz Attah. In 1950, he went to England for a local government training program.
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Who was Alhaji Abdul Maliki?
Nigerian diplomat
When was Alhaji Abdul Maliki born?
Alhaji Abdul Maliki was born in 1914 in Okene.
When did Alhaji Abdul Maliki die?
Alhaji Abdul Maliki died on 28 August 1969.
What was Alhaji Abdul Maliki's occupation?
Alhaji Abdul Maliki was a diplomat.
What nationality was Alhaji Abdul Maliki?
Alhaji Abdul Maliki was Nigerian.
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