Английская Википедия:Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola Alao

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AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao (February 14, 1945 - June 18, 2014)[1] was a Nigerian billionaire and Islamic leader based in Ibadan, he was the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland and Vice-President General,

Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).[2][1]

Early life and education

Arisekola-Alao was born in Adigun, a village in Ona-ara, Oyo State, to Pa Abdul Raheem Olaniyan Alao and Alhaja Olatutu Alao.[2] He attended St. Luke's Primary School in the village, and ICC Primary School in Igosun. In 1960, he obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate. That same year, he traveled to the city of Ibadan.[2] He was admitted to a prestigious secondary school in Ibadan, but was unable to attend as his family could not afford the tuition, nor was he able to obtain a scholarship.[2]

Career

Arisekola-Alao became an apprentice trader under his uncle at Ibadan's Gbagi Market.[2] In 1961, he incorporated his own trading company, named Azeez Arisekola Trading Company.[2] Soon after, he became a regional manager of Imperial Chemical Industries, a British company, for Nigeria'a Western State.[2]

In 1980, Arisekola-Alao became the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland.[3]

Arisekola-Alao was the Deputy President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs at the time of his death/.[1]

Recognition

In 2006, Arisekola-Alao was named Aare of Ibadanland.[2]

Personal life

Arisekola-Alao was married to and had children with multiple women.[2] His first wife, who was born in 1945, died in 2013.[4] Two weeks after Arisekola-Alao's death, another wife, Jelilat, died in early July 2014 following a car accident.[5][6]

Death and legacy

He died in his sleep in his London, UK home on June 18, 2014, and was buried at his home in Ibadan on June 20, 2014.[7] His funeral was attended by politicians Bola Tinubu and Bode George, and musician King Sunny Ade.[7]

The Oyo State government declared a week-long mourning period following Arisekola-Alao's death.[8]

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