Ajibola’s Death, Great Loss To Nigeria– MUSWEN

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has mourned the death of former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Prince AbdulJabbar Adesumbo Bola Ajibola describing it as a great loss to the country.

MUSWEN’s executive secretary/CEO, Professor Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, said Ajibola, one of Nigeria’s finest legal minds was the immediate past chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of MUSWEN.

According to MUSWEN,  Ajibola’s exemplary contributions to the growth of Islam in Nigeria and Africa as a whole is outstanding.

“He dedicated his life to the course of the Muslim Ummah and worked tirelessly to promote unity and religious harmony across the country and the continent of Africa.

“His numerous achievements

and legacies will remain forever etched in the annals of history.

“Judge Ajibola was a visionary leader and a trailblazer whose impact on the Nigerian Muslim community cannot be overstated. 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 in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was his efforts toward the improvement of the global justice system.”

He added that at the World Court he worked tirelessly to promote the course of justice and the advancement of international law, saying 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,” he said.