Arisekola-Alo Will Be Rembered As Great Entrepreneur – Jonathan
By Suleiman Bello
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday said he was shocked and saddened at the news of the death of Nigerian business mogul and religious leader, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola-Alao.
In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, Jonathan extended condolences on behalf of himself, the federal government and Nigerians to the Arisekola-Alao family, as well as the people of Ibadan and Oyo State on the passing away of the famed Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland.
“As they mourn the famous entrepreneur, community and religious leader, President Jonathan urges his family, relatives, friends, associates and dependants to be comforted by the fact that Alhaji Arisekola-Alao lived a very fulfilled life, and in passing on, leaves behind a legacy of significant and commendable achievements,” Abati noted.
The statement quoted the president as saying “the late Arisekola-Alao will always be remembered and honoured, especially for the remarkable entrepreneurial skills with which he established many successful businesses and created jobs for numerous Nigerians, as well as for his religious leadership and philanthropic gestures.
“He prays that God Almighty will receive Alhaji Arisekola-Alao’s soul and grant him eternal rest,” the presidential spokesman added.