Date: 2020-12-21

There are teachers and teachers. Some are sadists and callous. Many are learned and brilliant, but few are dutiful, diligent and God-fearing as a must. One of such great teachers that has greatly imparted knowledge on me and contributed immensely to my scholarship is Prof. Zakariyau Idrees-Oboh Oseni, the Chief Imam and Waziri of Auchi.

Baba is a unique teacher, father and mentor. He is a prolific and polemic writer. He remains a strong pillar in my success stories.

Prof Z.I Oseni single handedly rescued me then at University of Ilorin in 2005 when some people wanted to destroy me at 400l all because of niqob issues and MSSN struggles then where I was the Amir (president). Alhamdu Lillahi Rabbil Alamin.

My enviable and indefatigable teacher wrote a foreword to a book I dedicated to his eminence titled: *Living by An-Nawawi's Forty Prophetic Traditions.*

Up till date, Prof. Oseni remains my number one best teacher that I will never forget at University of Ilorin.

If you see any student who passes negative comments about Waziri of Auchi, be rest assured that he is a lazy, arrogant and uncultured student. Baba is not fallible but stands out among his peers. His good qualities are numerous and uncountable.

As Professor Z.I Oseni has retired from the service of University of Ilorin today Sunday, 20th December, 2020, may he continue shinning.

I WILL FOREVER REMAIN GRATEFUL TO MY INDEFATIGABLE TEACHER.

O Allah! Grant Baba longevity upon goodness, sound health and abundant provisions. May Baba end his career in Firdaws. Amin

*Rasheed Haashim from Ibadan is sending his heartfelt thanks to his teacher