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.
National Broadcasting Commission Ahmad Lawan Justina Oha General Hospital, Ilorin Aishatu Ahmed Gobir Tosin Saraki Abdulrazaq Adebayo Ahmad Ali Mohammed Yisa Makama Rueben Parejo Abiodun Oyedepo CACOVID Hikmah AbdulKareem Abdulquowiyu Olododo Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim Shuaibu Yaman Kamaldeen Kehinde Ahmed Shuaib Buranga Oro Grammar School MAI Akande Sa\'adatu Modibbo-Kawu Kwara State Polytechnic Ibrahim Abduquadri Abikan Siraj Oyewale Alaro Emir Of Ilorin Kwha.gov.ng Gbugbu International Market Oluwole Dupe Elesie Of Esie Kwara Polytechnic Tunde Kazeem GRA Abdulmumini Sanni Jawondo Musa Ayinla Yeketi Okedare Abdulraufu Mustapha Kwara Teaching Service Commission Abdulkadir Jimoh Taiwo Joseph Ahman Pategi University Bamidele Adegoke Sheriff Shagaya Isiaka Gold General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport C2c@kwarastate.gov.ng Alfa Modibo Belgore Alanamu Babaloja-General Akeem Olatunji Ibrahim Taiwo Saliu Ajia Mohammed Katsina Ahmed Sobi Yahaya Abdulkareem Minimum Wage Dele Belgore Balogun Ajikobi Ilorin Emirate Stakeholders Forum Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao Rafiu Olasile Monthly Sanitation Exercise Mustapha Akanbi Abdulrosheed Okiki Onilorin Bayo Onimago Patience Jonathan John Obuh Sebastine Obasi Mutawali Pacify Labs Ilofa SSUCOEN Code Of Conduct Bureau JMK Construction Company Limited TESCOM 2025

