10 Facts About Tatari Ali

In 1971, Ali was head of the Ministry of Information.

Tatari Ali visited Washington, DC, that year during preparations for planning the World Festival of Black Arts and Culture, to be held in Lagos in 1974.

Tatari Ali was elected in 1979 at the start of the Nigerian Second Republic on the platform of the National Party of Nigeria.

Tatari Ali's government was active in constructing roads, housing projects and industries, and opened 16 model farms across the state.

Tatari Ali created 43 local governments in the state, which were later abolished after the coup of 31 December 1993 that brought in a new military government.

Tatari Ali attempted to revive the Bauchi Meat Factory, establishing complementary outfits like the Gubi Dairy Farm, Madangala Sheep Ranch, Galambi Cattle Ranch and Gombe and Takko poultry farms.

Tatari Ali introduced a car loan scheme for mid-level and senior civil servants.

Tatari Ali traveled to the UK where he died of a heart complication.

Tatari Ali's body was brought back to Nigeria and buried in his home town of Zaki, according to Islamic rites.

Tatari Ali's health suffered from the harsh treatment he received in jail and he died shortly after being released.