Arisekola-Alao will be remembered as a great entrepreneur – Jonathan

Pesident Goodluck Jonathan has said the late AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao will always be remembered and honoured, especially for the remarkable entrepreneurial skills with which he established many successful businesses and created jobs for numerous Nigerians.

The Islamic leader died on Wednesday and his death was confirmed by his daughter, Khadija.

Mr. Jonathan’s spokesperson, Reuben Abati, in a condolence message said the President received the news of the death of the businessman and religious leader with great shock and sadness.

“On behalf of himself, the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria, President Jonathan extends sincere condolences to the Arisekola-Alao family as well as the people of Ibadan and Oyo State on the passing away of the famed Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland.

“As they mourn the famous entrepreneur, community and religious leader, President Jonathan urges his family, relatives, friends, associates and dependants to be comforted by the fact that Alhaji Arisekola-Alao lived a very fulfilled life, and in passing on, leaves behind a legacy of significant and commendable achievements.

Culled from: Premium Times