Tinubu Mourns Prominent Islamic Preacher, Sheikh Abubakar Giro
POLITICS DIGEST – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, followers, and associates of the late Islamic preacher, Sheikh Abubakar Giro Argungu, who passed away on Wednesday.
The President described Sheikh Giro’s death as a significant loss not only to his immediate community but to the entire nation, given his notable contributions to Islamic studies and his unwavering advocacy for moral integrity.
Sheikh Abubakar Giro Argungu, aged 71, peacefully passed away at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Birnin Kebbi, following a brief illness. He was a respected preacher affiliated with the Jama’atul Izalatul Bidi’a Wa’iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS).
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President Tinubu’s condolences were conveyed through a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday.
The statement recognized Sheikh Giro Argungu’s enduring legacy in the realm of Islamic propagation and his influential role as the Working Committee Chairman of JIBWIS, which significantly impacted the guidance and education of Muslim youths.
The President acknowledged Sheikh Giro’s fearless advocacy for the marginalized and his commitment to holding leaders accountable for their responsibilities to the citizens.
President Tinubu also extended his condolences to the family, the government, and the people of Kebbi State, as well as the entire Nigerian Muslim community, emphasizing the profound loss and praying for the eternal rest of Sheikh Giro Argungu’s soul.
