Buhari mourns Senegalese Sheikh Ahmed Tidiane Niass

Buhari and Sheikh Ahmed Ibrahim Niass when they met last year in Abuja

Buhari and Sheikh Ahmed Ibrahim Niass when they met last year in Abuja

Buhari and Sheikh Ahmed Ibrahim Niass when they met last year in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Sheikh Ahmed Tidiane Niass, Grand Khalifa of Tijjaniyya Islamic movement in Africa.

In a condolence message to President Macky Sall, government and people of Senegal as well as millions of members of the sect in Nigeria, President Buhari said:

“It is really sad news for all of us to learn that our beloved Khalifa, Sheikh Ahmed Niass, has passed away in Senegal.

“Sheikh Ahmed Niass, who took over from his father, Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, did not at all disappoint the large followers of his greatly adored father. He will be remembered for his impeccable service to Islam and passion towards the sect’s followers, which has a large body in Nigeria.”

The President recalled that in June, 2018, Sheikh Ahmed Niass visited the State House, Abuja, accompanied by some eminent Nigerians including President of BUA Group of Companies, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabi’u.

President Buhari prayed for the eternal repose of the departed soul of Sheikh Ahmed Ibrahim Niass.

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