Afrigather Eminent Jurist, Prince Bola Abdul Jabbar Ajibola (SAN) died a number of days again. And his eighth Day Fidau was held in Abeokuta on Sunday, sixteenth April, 2023 on the Crescent College.
Many don’t know that in his lifetime he was nicely revered not solely by Attorneys, however by the Muslim neighborhood throughout Nigeria.
On the eighth Day Fidau, many Islamic leaders revealed what many don’t learn about Prince Bola Ajibola.
S.O. Aweda revealed how Prince Bola Ajibola was born into the Ayoloye/Afelele Royal Household of Owu in Abeokuta, His Excellency Decide AbdulJabbar Bolasodun Adesumbo Atanda Ajibola SAN, KBE, LL.D, D.Litt, FNIALS, FCIArb, CFR, got here into the world within the afternoon on 22 March 1934 in Lagos Island, Lagos.
He was introduced up within the residence of a extremely disciplined colonial police officer and religious Muslim, who later grew to become the Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Oba AbdulSalami Adewunmi Ajibola, Gbadela II, whose wonderful reign lasted for 23 years (1949-1972). Decide Ajibola attended Owu Baptist Day College, Ita-Iyalode and the Baptist Boys’ Excessive College, Oke-Egunya, each in Owu, Abeokuta for his major and secondary schooling respectively. Regardless of the sturdy Christian traditions of the Faculties he attended, which was instrumental to the conversion of lots of his friends to Christianity, Decide Ajibola by no means deserted his Islamic religion from start until he returned to his Lord. He set out early in life to attempt for the betterment of humanity and he labored briefly with the federal government of Western Nigeria and later as a trainer in Lagos after Excessive College, earlier than continuing for increased schooling in the UK between 1958 and 1962. He studied Legislation on the Holborn Faculty of Legislation, College of London and was known as to the English Bar at Lincoln’s Inn, within the 12 months 1962. He returned to his homeland and have become a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Courtroom of Nigeria in 1963.
Decide Bola Ajibola started his observe as a lawyer in Nigeria within the chambers of the late Chief O.B.Akin-
Olugbade earlier than establishing his well-known legislation agency, Bola Ajibola & Co. He grew to become very profitable in each Company and Worldwide Legislation, and he’s reckoned with as “the Father of Arbitration in Nigeria”.
He’s extensively famend and revered all around the world for his authorized and adjudicatory companies. He was very energetic within the Nigerian Bar Affiliation and have become the President of the revered physique of ‘realized gents’ in 1984. As a lawyer, he was recognized for his principled stand on the rights of males, the rule of legislation and supremacy of the Structure. These attributes contributed to his appointment because the Legal professional-Normal and Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a place through which he served from 1985 to 1991 .
Within the 12 months 1991, the United Nations Normal Meeting in New York, USA, acknowledged his towering credentials and voted for Decide Bola Ajibola towards three different judges to change into a Decide of the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (the ICJ), in any other case generally known as the World Courtroom in The Hague, Netherlands. He additionally grew to become a member of the Everlasting Courtroom of Arbitration additionally in The Hague and after his tenure within the ICJ, he continued to serve the Courtroom in a number of ad-hoc capacities. Decide Ajibola was a number one Arbitrator of the Worldwide Chambers of Commerce in Paris, France. He was the President of World Jurists Affiliation and was a member and first non-white President of the World Financial institution Administrative Tribunal in Washington DC, USA.
In the course of the Bosnian Warfare in Europe, he grew to become a Decide ofthe Constitutional Courtroom of Bosnia and Herzegovina, together with two different Judges of the ICJ, Abdullah Fikr El-Khani of Syria and Francois Rigaux of Belgium. In 1994, along with his institution of African Concern, a charitable non-governmental organisation aimed toward discovering African options to the issues of Africans on the continent, Decide Ajibola started formally his extensively acclaimed efforts within the space of humanitarian companies. The African Concern was established in Lusaka, Zambia and its impression was drastically felt by Africans displaced from their properties or nations because of civil wars. The Oru Refugee Camp, close to Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, benefitted quite a bit from the actions of the African Concern. The Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA), initially named the Islamic Motion for Africa, adopted in 1996 and this was topped with the institution of Crescent College as a personal tertiary establishment within the 12 months 2005.
THE BIRTH OF ISLAMIC MISSION FOR AFRICA (IMA)
On the expiration of his tenure within the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice in 1994, Decide Ajibola, then aged 60, felt he would wish to commit the rest of his life solely to the service of Islam and humanity and as an alternative of returning residence from The Hague, he first travelled to Saudi Arabia to carry out the Lesser Hajj (Umrah) and thank Allah for His favours and search His additional steerage. Alas, upon completion of Umrah and returning to The Hague earlier than his closing departure for Nigeria, he had met a retinue of letters of appointments into varied roles and duties, all of which saved him preoccupied with the ICJ assignments for an additional ten years. Thus have been his prayers answered with assignments which introduced him assets to embark upon the following part of his life.
The Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) was born on December 13, 1996. Its start resulted from the crystallisation of the interior ideas of Decide Ajibola. The expansion of this Islamic organisation in additional
than two and a half a long time of existence has seen it via common radio programmes, the primary of which was AI- Tanzil (The Revelation). Subsequent was the institution of the IMA Analysis Centre and its element services which incorporates the Bola Ajibola Library and Audio-Visible Centre; Oba Gbadela II Multi-purpose Corridor; Alhaja Adikatu Ajibola Visitor Chalet; the IMA Worldwide Nursery and Main College; IMA Worldwide Mannequin Faculty; the IMA Hospital; the imposing Masjid AI-Jabbar which occupies the guts of the Centre; and at last, the institution of a tertiary establishment, Crescent College, Abeokuta, which on June 1, 2005 acquired the approval of the Federal Govt Council via the grant of a Licence to function as a Non-public College.
MISSION STATEMENT
The spirit behind the institution of the Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) is to advertise the virtues and fantastic thing about Islam via Analysis, Coaching, Publicity and Enlightenment, via the organs of Mass Communication and Info Know-how for the higher understanding and broad acceptance of Islam. IMA predisposes itself into showcasing Islam as a lifestyle and for the eradication of ignorance, prejudice, hostility and apathy towards “The First and Final Faith” for mankind.
THE PHILOSOPHY
The idea of IMA is hinged on the promotion of Islam as a Faith of Peace, as Faith of Excellence and as a lovely Faith. It is usually meant to current Islam as a pleasant faith that promotes togetherness, concord and harmony. The organisation presents Islam in its pristine type as a pure monotheistic faith that seeks to make the world a spot of peace. IMAis additionally out to make man embrace that which is nice and to eschew evil in order to have a blissful finish within the Hereafter.
THE IMA
RESEARCH CENTRE
The Islamic Mission for Africa Analysis Centre, Abeokuta which was commissioned on June 16, 2001 is modelled after the Islamic Analysis Centre in Markfield, Leicester, United Kingdom however it’s broader by way of constituent services. Whereas the Centre in Leicester is proscribed in scope to analysis and coaching, the IMA Analysis Centre, Abeokuta as said above has further services to create extra social and cultural impacts peculiar to the issues of Islam in Africa.
With the departure of our President and Founder, His Excellency Decide Abdul Jabbar Bolasodun Adesumbo Ajibola, the organisation will proceed to be led by its new President, Barr. (Prince) Muhammed Mahruf Adesegun Ajibola, SAN, who prior to now has presided in appearing capability. Might Allah grant him and everybody with him on this endeavour, large success.”
Prof. Muslih Tayo Yahya, the Govt Secretary/CEO of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, wrote: With a profound sense of disappointment, we mourn the passIng of Decide Abdul Jabbar Bola Ajlbola. considered one of Nigeria’s best authorized minds and former MinIster of Justice and Legal professional Normal of the Federation. Decide Ajibola was the rapid Previous Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoTs) of the Muslim Ummah of South est Nigeria (MUSWEN).”
“Jude Ajibola’s exemplary contributions to the expansion of Islam In Nigeria and Africa, as a complete exemplified by his institution of the Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) in Abeokura Is excellent. He devoted his Ufe to the course of the Muslim Ummah and labored tirelessly to advertise unity and non secular concord throughout the nation and the continent of Africa. His quite a few achievements and legildes will stay eternally etched within the annals of historical past.”
“Decide Afibola was a visionary chief and a trailblazer whose impression on the Nigerian Muslim neighborhood can’t be overstated. As a person of precept, braveness, and motion, he was a shining instance of what could possibly be achieved when ardour, dedication, talent, and punctuality are introduced collectively Within the service of a noble course.”
“One of the crucial important contributions of Decide Ajibola whereas serving as a Decide of the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (IeJ) was his efforts towards the development of the worldwide Justice system. On the World Courtroom, h labored tirelessly to advertise the course of justice and the development of Worldwide legislation. His authorized experience and unwavering dedication to justice and equity earned him the respect and admiration of individuals all around the world.”
“In Nigeria, Decide Ai/bola was nicely revered Throughout the authorized neighborhood for his distinctive authorized data and for his function as former Minister of Justice and Legal professional Normal of the Federation. As Minister, he championed authorized reforms that superior the course o] Justice, democracy, and good governance in Nigeria. His contributions to the event of the Nigerian authorized system stay, important and memorable.
Because the rapid previous Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MUSWEN, Decide “Ilboia considerably promoted spiritual concord and peaceable co-existence between Muslims and folks of different faiths. Below his ready management, MUSWEN labored tirelessly to Enhance the welfare of Muslims Within the South West area of Nigeria.
Decide Alibola as a religious Muslim lived his life in accordance with the teachings of Islam. He was a person of nice religion, humility and compassion, and he all the time put the wants of others earlier than his personal. His
dedication to the course of the Muslim Ummah, his exemplary management, and his unwavering dedication to justice and equity will proceed to Encourage numerous Nigerians for generations-to come. On behalf of the President of MUSWEN and your complete Ummah, I lengthen our deepest condolences to Decide Ajibola’s household, buddies, and family members. Might Allah grant him everlasting peace and a spot in Janat al·Flrdaus, and should He grant his household, buddies, and family members the power and endurance to bear this Irreparable loss. Decide Aiibola’s passing is a superb 1055 to the Nigerian Muslim Group and the nation as a complete”.
The Muslim College students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) B-Zone stated Prince Bola Ajibola is leaving a Legacy of Service & Dedication. “We’re deeply saddened by the passing away of considered one of our fathers, a outstanding ex-Jurist and Islamic philanthropist who has left an indelible mark on the event of Islam and Muslims. Prince Decide Bola Abdul Jabbar Ajibola (SAN, KBE, D.Sc. D.Litt, FNIALS, FCIArb, CFR). His contribitions to the faith and society, each by way of scholarship and charitable work, are immeasurable, and his loss can be felt by many.”
“Prince Bola Ajibola was a towering determine on this planet of humanity and Islamic philanthropy, and his contribution to the promotion of Islamic values and humanity worldwide are immeasurable. He delicated his complete life to the service of Allah and his fellow human beings,and his dedication to the betterment of humanity will all the time can be remembered. He was a terrific supporter of schooling, healthcare, and social welfare packages, and his efforts have touched the lives of numerous people and communities. He embodied the values of compassion, generousity, and selflessness which can be on the coronary heart of Islamic teachings and his legacy will proceed to encourage and information us all. His life was a testomony to the ability of religion and the transformative potential of philanthropy.”
“The world has misplaced one other true gem. However we take solace within the data that his good deeds, good legacy and exemplary life will proceed to encourage, profit numerous people and communities and information generations to come back. His dedication and dedication to the betterment of society can be sorely missed. We pray that Allah grant him a spot in Jannah and settle for his contributions in direction of His paths.
We pray that Allah grant him everlasting peace and relaxation, and that his good deeds and contributions in direction of the trail of Allah are accepted and rewarded. We additionally pray for his household, buddies, and all these affected by this nice loss and the establishments he established, that they could discover solace and power on this making an attempt time”.
The Press Launch was signed by Barrister Qaasim Odedeji, (Amir B-Zone), Alhaji Abdul-Jalil Abdur-Rasaq (Secretary, MSSN B-Zone) and Brother Moshood Tahir, (PRO, MSSN B-Zone).
Ogun State Muslim Council described him as An Islamic Colossus. “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayihi Rajium ‘. (We certainly belong to Allah and to Him we will return) The above scriptural expression explains the passage of an illustrious son of Africa, Envoy, Jurist, Administrator, Pillar of Islam and but a Prince.
“Prince Bola Ajibola was born nice, he achieved greatness and he had it thrown to him. Once more this seemingly idiom is true of Prince Bola Ajibola who was born with silverpoon in his mouth, earned his greatness and divinely destined to be nice.”
“Although, he was not fairly generally known as a Muslim (trustworthy) as a result of he was answering the names “Bola Ajibola”, nevertheless his life and work, particularly in his later 12 months showcased him a Muslim, He was named” Abdul-Jabbar”, which means a “Compeller”, and thru to his title, his Islamic dedication and devotion compelled him to discovered Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) Prince’s NGO for Islamic propagation, promotion and Muslims’ development. Once more Prince Bola Ajibola additionally tablished Crescent College, Abeokuta (CUAB), a citadel of studying of Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) that prides itselfas the primary Islamic College in Nigeria.”
“Prince Abdul Jabbar Bola Ajibola’s contributions to Islam transcends the institution of IMA and CUAB, He championed and supported many Islamic causes, initiatives and programme. He sponsored a Radio Programme (Al- Tanzil- The Revelation) on OGBC within the rising years of IMA. He gave out scholarship alternatives to a number of people, each in and outdoors Crescent. College, Abeokuta. He equally facilitated comparable alternative for people to check in abroad”.
“He had the title of Baruwa of Egba Muslims and the “Caliph”, He was patron to many Islamic Organisations too quite a few to say. He was Chairman Board of Trustees (BOT) of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSMEN), the distinguished place he held earlier than he stepped down because of previous age and indisposition”.
“A devotee, philanthropist and an embodiment of virtues who exhibited “taqwa” (concern of Allah) in all his undertakings. Little marvel, he bought all he had, having raised good youngsters, to start and help his initiatives at development of humanity religion propagation and promotion.
It was Alhaji Kamardeen Akintunde, the Secretary-Normal that signed.
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