Makinde, others mourn prominent Ibadan businessman Ajadi

Makinde, others mourn prominent Ibadan businessman Ajadi

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, yesterday mourned the demise of prominent Ibadan businessman, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi.

The governor described Ajadi as a thoroughbred Ibadan man, who made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ibadan in particular and Oyo State in general.

He condoled with the immediate family of Alhaji Ajadi, the Muslim community in Ibadanland and Oyo State, praying to God to forgive the sins of the deceased and grant him Aljanah Firdausi.

The governor said: “I received with shock the news of the death of Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi, a prominent businessman and a great son of Ibadanland and Oyo State.

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“Pa Ajadi contributed his quota to the growth and development of Ibadanland in particular and Oyo State in general.

“While praying to God to grant his family the fortitude to bear this loss, I also pray that he will be granted Aljanah Firdausi.”

Also, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has described the late businessman and Islamic leader as an icon with a commitment to the development of Islam and humanity.

Alli, in a condolence message by his media office in Ibadan yesterday, said Ajadi was also a man of deep faith and immense wisdom.

The senator said Ajadi’s demise, especially as the Baba Adinni of Ibadanland, was a great loss to the Muslim Ummah in Ibadanland.

Wife of former Oyo State Governor, Chief Florence Ajimobi, has described the late Ajadi as a man whose counsel was a beacon at times of uncertainty.

Makinde, others mourn prominent Ibadan businessman Ajadi