The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zone B on Thursday described the death of the Aare Muslumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao, as a great loss to the country.
This was contained in a statement issued in Akure, Ondo State by Dele Atunbi, the NUJ Vice-President in the zone.
According to the statement, the late Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland was a kindhearted Nigerian who used his affluence for the good of others.
The statement said: “As a religious leader, Arisekola-Alao contributed immensely to the religious tolerance that pervades in the South West geopolitical zone of the country.
“The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland will be remembered for his philanthropic gestures to both the old and the young, especially the less privileged in the society.”
While commiserating with the family, the government and the people Oyo State as well as the entire Muslim community in the country, the union prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
“We equally ask Allah to grant the family members the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the union said.
The late Arisekola-Alao, who died on Wednesday in London, was until his death the Deputy President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
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