Mallam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed of SCSN Passes Away
Mallam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN), has died. The announcement was made by Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, a former Minister of Communications and Digital, through a condolence message on his verified X account on October 6, 2026.
Pantami expressed that the loss is deeply painful and acknowledged Baba-Ahmed's dedication to causes greater than himself throughout his life. He conveyed the grief experienced by those close to Baba-Ahmed, stating that his departure has left a profound wound.
Pantami concluded his message with a prayer, asking God to grant Baba-Ahmed a place in the highest level of paradise.
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