Ilorin Emirate Mourns the Departure of Alhaji Yahaya Olayiwola Ajia at 80
The Ilorin Emirate is in mourning as it bids farewell to a distinguished community leader, Alhaji Yahaya Olayiwola Ajia, who passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the remarkable age of 80. His death marks the end of an era for a family deeply rooted in the cultural and social fabric of Ilorin.
Alhaji Yahaya was known as one of the last surviving sons of the late Alhaji Muhammadu Kuranga Ajia, the 5th Ajia Saka Saka of Ilorin. Revered for his integrity, humility, and unwavering commitment to service, he leaves behind a profound legacy, cherished by both his family and the community he devoted his life to.
In accordance with Islamic traditions, Alhaji Yahaya was laid to rest on Wednesday morning at the Muslim Cemetery in Ilorin. A Fidau prayer was held to honor his remarkable life.
Alhaji Yahaya is survived by his children, including Dr. Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, an Associate Professor of Business Administration and Director of the MBA Program at Lincoln University, USA, along with numerous grandchildren who carry on his legacy.
The family extends an open invitation to friends, relatives, and well-wishers to join them in the Fidau prayer, as they come together to celebrate the life of a man who served as a beacon of virtue in the Ilorin Emirate.
The community mourns the loss of Alhaji Yahaya, praying that Almighty Allah grants him Al-Jannah Firdausi and provides solace to all who grieve his passing.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Taofeek Ibraheem Kwara University Of Education Centre For Community Empowerment And Poverty Eradication Gbemisola Oguntimehin Aliyu Kora-Sabi Abdullahi Dasilva Yussuf Niyi Osundare Kayode Oyin-Zubair Olukotun Of Ikotun Nagode Abdulsalam A. Yusuf Balikis Jawondo Rex Olawoye NYSC National Party Of Nigeria MMWG Ramadhan Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency Ibikunle Ogunleye Elese Of Igbaja Kola Olota 08001000100 Bilikisu Oniyangi Law School Scholarship 3MTT Olatinwo John Dara Ilorin Metro Park Yakub Ali-Agan Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Isiaka Saka Opobiyi Quarry Royal Valley National Democratic Congress Ayedun Amuda Musbau Paul Odama Jide Oyinloye Kulende-UITH IYA ALFA NLA Habeeb Saidu Yahaya Seriki Gambari Isaac Gbenle Muhammed Danjuma Iyiola Oyedepo Timothy Akangbe Yusuf Ali Saka Isau Magaji Are April 11 Shuaibu Yaman Democracy Day Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency Sola Saraki Educational Foundation Zulkifli Ibraheem Rasaq Jimoh International Public Sector Accounting Standards Kwara Poly Forgo Battery Company Limited Olatunji Ibrahim Chikanda Toyin Saraki Saad Omo\'ya Oyeyemi Olasumbo Florence Yahya Mohammed Babatunde Ajeigbe Oni Adebayo Esuwoye Plat Technologies Yusuf Abubakar Government House Aminat Ahmed Simeon Sule Ajibola Ahmed Idris Mohammed Usman Rifun Abdulrahman Abdulrasak Popo-Igbonna Association Of Kwara State Online Media Practitioners

