Gov. Aliyu grieves the loss of renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mode Abubakar

Gov. Aliyu grieves the loss of renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mode Abubakar

Zainab Tanimu

Kaduna Northwest Nigeria

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu has received with rude shock the sad news of the passing away of  Sheikh Mode Abubakar, one of the renowned Islamic scholars in the state and Nigeria in general.

This was contained in a statement dated

23/06/2024 signed by the Press Secretary to Sokoto state Governor, Abubakar Bawa.

According to the statement, Gov. Aliyu has described the death of the popular Islamic cleric as a huge loss not only to his immediate family but the state and the country at large.

“Late Mode had hugely dedicated his life  time for teaching and Islamic propagation(Daawah) across the nooks and crannies of the state and beyond.

“Sheikh Mode will be remembered for his invaluable contributions towards teaching the true Islamic ideals,” The governor added.

The governor prayed to the Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased all his mistakes, accept his good deeds and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus.

He appealed to the family of the late cleric to unquestionably accept the will of the Almighty Allah and prayed to Him to comfort them in this grieving period.

Until his death, late Mode Abubakar was the Chief Imam of Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Institute for Qur’an and general studies Jumu’at Mosque.