Agbede Mourns Baba Alado, Says Mushin Has Lost Pillar of Peace

Agbede Mourns Baba Alado, Says Mushin Has Lost Pillar of Peace

 

Mushin has lost one of its foremost voices for peace, dialogue and community stability with the death of prominent community leader and grassroots mobiliser, Chief Alhaji Taoreed Faronbi, popularly known as Baba Alado.

Former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Council, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede, who is also the Balogun of Agege, described the death of the 83-year-old community leader as a monumental loss to Mushin, Lagos State and the transport union family.

Baba Alado, the Olori Ebi of the Alagbeji Royal Family in Papa Ajao and Babaloja of Aswani International Market, died in the early hours of Saturday, September 26, 2026.

In a condolence message personally signed on Sunday in Lagos, Agbede said the late community leader played a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability in Mushin, particularly during his tenure as chairman of the Lagos State NURTW.

According to him, Baba Alado was more than a community leader, as he served as a trusted bridge-builder whose counsel often helped to prevent disagreements from escalating into crises.

“During my tenure as Lagos NURTW Chairman, Baba Alado was a formidable force for peace and stability, especially in the Mushin axis, which remains strategic to union activities.

“At moments when tension arose, Baba Alado’s timely intervention, fatherly counsel and authoritative voice helped us maintain peace and brotherhood among members. He was not a distant leader. He was a constant, regular and respected face at every major union activity and event organised under my chairmanship,” Agbede stated.

The former NURTW boss said Baba Alado’s influence extended beyond the transport sector, noting that he promoted dialogue and understanding among transport workers, market traders, youths and traditional leaders in Mushin.

Agbede described the deceased as a detribalised leader and devout Muslim who devoted his life to the progress of his community and the welfare of those around him.

“He was a good adviser, a detribalised leader and a devout Muslim who touched many lives. His wisdom, calm disposition and steadfast commitment to the progress of Mushin and Lagos State will be long remembered,” he added.

Agbede extended his condolences to the wives and children of the deceased, members of the Alagbeji Royal Family, the Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Hon. Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe, and the people of Mushin.

He also commiserated with the Lagos State Chairman of the NURTW, Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, as well as members of the transport union family.

Agbede prayed Almighty Allah to forgive Baba Alado’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.

He also prayed for Allah’s comfort and fortitude for the deceased’s family and all those mourning his passage.