By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has known as on Nigerians to uphold fact, integrity and peaceable coexistence because the nation approaches one other election cycle.
Fagbemi made the decision on Sunday in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara, on the Fidau prayer for the late Alhaji Uthman Oyewuyi, a Centenarian and revered group chief in Ijagbo, Kwara.
The AGF stated the lifetime of the deceased provided vital classes for Nigerians, notably at a time when political actions might heighten tensions and check the nation’s dedication to justice and peaceable coexistence.
He described Oyewuyi as an icon, a religious Muslim and scholar who was dedicated to fact and was by no means afraid to appropriate wrongdoing, regardless of the particular person concerned.
According to him, the late group chief’s potential to face by the reality and mediate disputes demonstrated the type of character wanted in public life and nationwide improvement.
The Minister of Justice urged Nigerians, particularly political actors and group leaders, to emulate such values by putting the curiosity of society above private or political concerns.
He recalled the deceased’s contribution to schooling, saying he was among the many pioneers who contributed to the institution of Ansarudeen Primary School, Ijagbo, in 1958.
According to him, Oyewuyi and different members of his technology performed important roles in laying the muse for the tutorial improvement of the group.
Fagbemi additionally highlighted the deceased’s dedication to supporting schooling past his speedy household, noting that he offered monetary help to some folks to allow them pursue their schooling.
He stated the tutorial achievements of the household, together with two professors amongst his kids, had been a part of the enduring legacy of the deceased.
Fagbemi appealed to members of the group to make sure that the management vacuum created by Oyewuyi’s demise was stuffed by an individual who would uphold honesty, braveness and repair to the folks.
Speaking, the eldest son of Oyewuyi, Alhaji Nureni Jimoh, described him as a scholar, truthful and caring father who was dedicated to peace and justice.
Jimoh stated his father was revered for standing firmly by the reality and serving to to resolve disputes amongst members of the group.
According to him, the deceased was a father determine to all, his suggested to all the youngsters was to at all times attain out and assist the group they discover themselves throughout Nigeria.
Another son to the deceased, a Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Mubashir Uthman described his late father as a religious Islamic scholar.
He added that his father valued each Islamic and western schooling.
He stated Oyewuyi was among the many pioneers who contributed to the institution of Ansarudeen Primary School, Ijagbo.
He urged the household and group to maintain the values for which the deceased was identified for, whereas praying for the repose of his soul.
The consultant of the Ooni of Ife, Dr Olasunkanmi Ogunwusi stated the deceased was a person of the individuals who additionally stored ties with the folks in Ife.
He stated the Ooni commiserated with Oyewuyi’s household and the folks of Ijagbo.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that the late Oyewuyi was the Baba Baale of Sagodo; Olori Ebi of your complete Ile Oba and Naibul Imam of Ijagbo. (NAN)
Edited by Vivian Emoni/Yetunde Fatungase
