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.
Bamidele Adegoke Madawaki Of Ilorin Adedeji Onimago Moji Makanjuola Savannah Centre For Diplomacy, Democracy And Development Awoye Iyabo Adewuyi Maryam A. Garuba Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria Plat Technologies Limited Osuwa Omar Bolaji Gambari Share/Tsaragi Ahman Pategi Akanbi-Oke Olaitan Buraimoh Isiaka Alikinla Yusuf Olaolu Ali Iqra Books Yahaya Jibril Usman MalHub Offa Poly Erubu Kulende A.G.F Abdulrasaq Wahab Agbaje Roheemat Hammed Iyeru Grammar School Dele Momodu Usman Alkali Baba Valsolar Adamu Attah Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Empowerment Kayode Oyin-Zubair GGDSS Pakata Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode Oya State Abubakar Baba Osi FOMWAN Oko Trader Moni Lanre Olosunde Adisa Logun Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi Bursary Bamikole Omishore Kola Bukoye Tsado Manman Kayode Laro Oyedun Juliana Funke Aminat Omodara Okanlawon Taiwo Durbar Shururat Olatinwo Muideen Olaniyi Alalade Adesina Simon Sodiya Mohammed Katsina Ahmed Aminat Ahmed Bayer AG Mahee Abdulkadir Mutawalle KWSUED Musa Abdullahi KwaraLearn Hassan Oyeleke Omar Gambari Ilorin Metro Park Amusement Park Amule Air Peace Fatai Olodo Bayo Mohammed Onimode AIT Ilorin TIIDELab Abdulwahab Ololele

