Tinubu Pays Tribute to Nafiu Baba-Ahmed's Legacy

President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences following the death of Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Baba-Ahmed as a respected administrator and religious leader committed to the service of Islam and Nigeria.

The President acknowledged Baba-Ahmed's impactful leadership and his long-term association with him, particularly during the 2011 election and the 2023 presidential campaign. Tinubu highlighted Baba-Ahmed's role in maintaining the council's voice on national issues and promoting moral renewal and social justice.

He extended his condolences to the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, the Baba-Ahmed family, the Kaduna State Government, and the Nigerian Muslim Ummah, praying for Allah's forgiveness for Baba-Ahmed and strength for those mourning his loss.