An Icon Has Gone, Family, Friends, Others Mourns Late Gen. Muraina’s Departure
From Segun Showunmi, Ibadan
Family, friends and associates of late Major General Abdullahi Iyanda Muraina on Thursday holds 41st days fidau prayer for the deceased in his ancestral home at Daada Compound, Adeoyo Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, describing him as an icon, philanthropist and a breadwinner
The event which was well attended by family, friends and associates was put together by the deceased siblings led by Alhaji Kabir Busari Muraina including
Alhaja Rasidat Adebisi, Alhaja Monsurat Oladejo, and Mr AbdulJeleel Muraina as well as the extended family members led by Mogaji Daada .
Dignitaries at the event include Muslim Clerics, officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Col. Chief Mrs Nike Akerele (Rtd), Engr. Chief Dotun Sanusi, Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade, Mr Oluwafemi Abioye, Ace Fuji Musician , Alhaji Rashidi Ayinde (Merenge) among others.
Those who spoke at the event extol the virtue of the deceased, commending his efforts towards the develpoment of Ibadanland during his life time.
They equally extol the virtue of Muraina’s philanthropic gesture when alive.
Recall that the deceased, a recipient of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII)/Ibadan award, who was also the President, Chartered of Nigerian Institute of Management and was equally honoured as Aare Ajagundola of Iseyinland by the late Aseyin died last month after brief illness.
One of the Cleric invited, Dr. Mudasiru Bada described the deceased as a phillantropist of note who always contribute to whatever that concerns Ibadanland both morally and financially.
The Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Abdulrasheed AbdulAzeez said the deceased have done alot to alliviate poverty of people in his life time, urging the family to emulate the virtues the deceased left behind.
In his vote of thanks remark, Alh Kabir Busari Muraina calls for a strong ties of relationship amongst the family members.
He however urged them to adhere strictly with the admonitions of the Cleric and forget about any forms of shortcomings on how the burial of General was handled.
