Tinubu mourns Secretary-General of Supreme Council for Shari’ah, Nafiu Baba-Ahmed

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the esteemed Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, a highly regarded administrator and Islamic leader, succumbed to his illness at the start of Tuesday after a long and dedicated service to both Islam and his nation.

In a condolence statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu characterized Baba-Ahmed as a transformative leader, whose guidance steered the Council's affairs with intelligence, vision, and unwavering commitment to unity, fairness, and harmonious coexistence. The President highlighted their enduring relationship, particularly during the lead-up to the 2011 elections and in the years thereafter, emphasizing his invaluable counsel and assistance during the 2023 presidential campaign.

Tinubu also recognized Baba-Ahmed's pivotal role in maintaining the Council's presence on national matters, promoting mutual understanding, and advocating for moral enhancement and social justice. The President extended his condolences to the President, members of the SCSN, the Baba-Ahmed family, the government and people of Kaduna State, as well as the entire Nigerian Muslim community over the devastating loss.

He prayed for Allah's forgiveness for any perceived shortcomings, the bestowal of eternal bliss in Aljannatul Firdaus, and the resilience for the Baba-Ahmed's family and the Muslim Ummah to cope with the profound grief.