The Baba Adinni of Lagos and chairman of the Executive Council of Lagos Central Mosque, Shaykh Abdul-Afis Aṣamu Abou, is dead.
Shayk Abou d!ed on Tuesday night at the age of 101.
Peoplesmind learnt that his Janazah (burial) will hold today, Wednesday, January 10, by 2pm at the Lagos Central Mosque.
The late scholar recently led Executive Council of the Lagos Central Mosque to reclaim the land of Mosque at Dodan Barracks.
Meanwhile, condolences have been pouring for the deceased.
President Bola Tinubu said he received the news of the passing of Sheikh Abou with a heavy heart.
President Tinubu condoled with the deceased’s family, the Muslim community in Lagos, as well as the Lagos State Government over this very sad loss.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President celebrates the inspiring legacy of service, duty, and sacr!fice of Baba, who passed away at 101 years old, noting his extraordinary contributions to the Muslim Ummah, Lagos State, and beyond.
He said: “Baba dedicated his life to the service of the people. He lived a full life guided by the highest and noblest moral codes. He was a fine example for all of us. He will be sorely missed. We should take solace in Baba’s legacy and uphold his values of honesty, dignity, and sacr!fice.”
President Tinubu prayed that Almighty Allah grant Baba the highest station in Al-Jannah Firdaus.
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