The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Soliu, has passed on.
The death of the revered Islamic scholar was confirmed on Monday.
Born in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh Bashir rose through years of dedicated Islamic scholarship and service to become one of the most influential religious leaders in Kwara State.
He served as the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate, a position he held for over four decades following his appointment in 1983.
Throughout his long reign, the late Chief Imam was widely known for his deep understanding of Islamic teachings, firm leadership in religious affairs, and consistent advocacy for peace, unity, and religious tolerance among Muslims and the wider society.
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