Ajibola: MUSWEN mourns, says ex-BoT chairman’s life inspiring

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has mourned the demise of the immediate past chairman of its Board of Trustees (BoT), Prince Abdul Jabbar Bola Ajibola, saying his life will continue to inspire Nigerians for generations.

MUSWEN, in a statement by its Executive Secretary, Professor Muslih Yahya, condoled with Ajibola’s family, friends and loved ones and beseeched Allah to grant him eternal peace and a place in Janat al-Firdaus, and grant his family, friends, and loved ones the strength and patience to bear the loss. 

The organisation described Justice Ajibola’s passing as a great loss to the Nigerian Muslim community and the nation as a whole, saying the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation dedicated his life to the cause of the Muslim Ummah and worked tirelessly to promote unity and religious harmony across Nigeria and Africa. 

MUWSEN stated that Ajibola was a visionary leader and a trailblazer whose impact on the Nigerian Muslim community cannot be overstated. 

It said: “As a man of principle, courage, and action, he was a shining example of what could be achieved when passion, determination, skill and punctuality are brought together in the service of a noble course.

“One of the most significant contributions of Judge Ajibola while serving as a Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was his efforts toward the improvement of the global justice system. 

“At the World Court, he worked tirelessly to promote the course of justice and the advancement of international law. His legal expertise and unwavering commitment to justice and fairness earned him the respect and admiration of people all over the world.

“In Nigeria, Judge Ajibola was well respected within the legal community for his exceptional legal knowledge and for his role as former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation. As Minister, he championed legal reforms that advanced the course of justice, democracy, and good governance in Nigeria. His contributions to the development of the Nigerian legal system remain significant and memorable.

“As the immediate past chairman of the Board of Trustees of MUSWEN, Judge Ajibola significantly promoted religious harmony and peaceful co-existence between Muslims and people of other faiths. Under his able leadership, MUSWEN worked tirelessly to improve the welfare of Muslims in the South West region of Nigeria.

“Judge Ajibola, as a devout Muslim, lived his life in accordance with the teachings of Islam. He was a man of great faith, humility and compassion, and he always put the needs of others before his own. 

“His commitment to the cause of the Muslim Ummah, his exemplary leadership, and his unwavering commitment to justice and fairness will continue to inspire countless Nigerians for generations to come.”

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