By Chesa Chesa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed.
Malam Baba-Ahmed, a respected administrator and religious leader, died in the early hours of Tuesday after a meritorious career of service to Islam and the nation.
In a press statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, Tinubu described the late Baba-Ahmed as an impactful leader who steered the affairs of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria with wisdom, foresight and a deep commitment to unity, justice and peaceful coexistence.
The President recalled his long-term association with the late Baba-Ahmed, particularly during the build-up to the 2011 election and in subsequent years, including the deceased’s counsel and support during his 2023 presidential campaign.
President Tinubu noted Malam Baba-Ahmed’s pivotal role in sustaining the Council’s voice on national issues, fostering greater understanding and promoting the values of moral renewal and social justice.
The President condoled with the President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, its members, the Baba-Ahmed family, the Government and people of Kaduna State, and the Nigerian Muslim Ummah over the loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, admit him to Jannatul Firdaus and grant his family and the Muslim Ummah the fortitude to bear the loss.
