Kwara Speaker Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu Attends Fidau Prayer for Ahman-Pategi University Founder
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, joined the state delegation at the Fidau prayer for the late Hon. Aliyu Bahago Ahman-Pategi, honoring his contributions to education and politics.
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, accompanied by other state officials, attended the Fidau prayer for the late Hon. Aliyu Bahago Ahman-Pategi, the esteemed founder of Ahman-Pategi University. The solemn ceremony took place at the Ahman-Pategi family house in Patigi, honoring the life and legacy of the Galadima of Patigi Emirate and founder of Ahman-Pategi University.
The ceremony, held in Patigi, Kwara State, attracted numerous dignitaries and community leaders who gathered to pay their respects. Hon. Aliyu Bahago Ahman-Pategi, who passed away on October 24, 2024, was a prominent figure in Kwara State, known for his significant contributions to education and his tenure as a member of the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019.
His vision in establishing Ahman-Pategi University was to provide accessible and quality higher education, particularly in the fields of agriculture and technology, to the people of Kwara North and beyond.
Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu, along with other dignitaries, conveyed his condolences to the Ahman-Pategi family and prayed for Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Aljanat Firdaus. The prayer event marked a moment of reflection on the impactful life of Hon. Aliyu Bahago Ahman-Pategi, celebrated for his service and dedication to his community and state.
The Fidau prayer was led by prominent Islamic scholars, who offered prayers for the repose of Hon. Ahman-Pategi's soul and for the strength and unity of his family and the community. The event also served as a reminder of the impact of his work and the void his passing has created in the spheres of education and public service.
In his remarks, Speaker Danladi-Salihu highlighted the late Hon. Ahman-Pategi's dedication to the development of the state and his philanthropic endeavors. He emphasized the importance of continuing the legacy left behind by the deceased, especially in promoting education and community development.
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