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Emir of Ilorin mourns late UNILORIN Pro-Chancellor, Yazid Rafindadi
His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaj (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has commiserated with the management of the University of Ilorin over the demise of its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Malam Abidu Yazid Rafindadi, who died on Thursday.
In a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described the deceased as a devout Muslim and thorough administrator who served the nation diligently in different capacities.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari who recalled his aged-long relationship with the deceased spanning over six decades since 1961, expressed shock over the unfortunate incidence, saying:” _Inna lillahi Waina Ilaihi Rojihhun”._
According to the statement, “On behalf of the entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, the emir heartily joined members of the University community in commiserating with the families of late Rafindadi, both immediate and extended, government and good people of Katsina State over the colossal loss.
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and admit him into al-janatul firdaos. ”
The Emir therefore prayed Allah to give his widows and children as well as the University community the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
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