Gov. Yusuf mourns Baba-Ahmed

Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed shock over the death of Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria.

The governor’s spokesperson, Mr Sanusi Bature, disclosed this in a condolence message issued on Tuesday in Kano.

The governor described the death as a great loss to the Muslim faithful, Nigeria and the humanity.

Yusuf described Baba-Ahmed as a distinguished lawyer, financial expert, Islamic affairs advocate and public intellectual who devoted decades to promoting justice, good governance, religious understanding and societal welfare.

He commended the deceased’s leadership of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, particularly his advocacy on Islam, Constitutional rights, justice and national development.

The governor also acknowledged Baba-Ahmed’s contributions to the legal and financial sectors, including his service at the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation and his role in advancing Islamic finance in Nigeria.

He said the deceased would be remembered for his courage, intellectual depth, humility and commitment to justice, fairness and service to humanity.

Yusuf extended condolences to Baba-Ahmed’s family, the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, the people of Kaduna State and the wider Muslim community.

He prayed Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, reward his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdausi, while giving his family and associates the fortitude to bear the loss.