Tinubu mourns popular religious leader Nafiu Baba-Ahmed
President Bola Tinubu mourns the death of Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, who died on Tuesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-popular-religious-leader-nafiu-baba-ahmed/
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the passing of Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, a respected religious leader, died early Tuesday morning. In a statement, Tinubu described Baba-Ahmed as an impactful leader who devoted his career to serving Islam and Nigeria.
The President remembered their long-term association, highlighting Baba-Ahmed's guidance during Tinubu's 2011 election and 2023 presidential campaign. Tinubu also acknowledged Baba-Ahmed's contributions to the council's role in national affairs, promoting understanding, moral renewal, and social justice. The President extended his condolences to the President and members of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah, the Baba-Ahmed family, the Kaduna State Government, and the Nigerian Muslim Ummah.
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