President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, expressed sorrow on the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village within the Barkin Ladi Native Authorities Space of Plateau State, who handed away at 92.
The late Imam Abubakar shot into nationwide and worldwide prominence for hiding over 200 Christians in 2018, in the course of the communal strife which ravaged Plateau State.
President Tinubu, in an announcement by Bayo Onanuga, Particular Adviser on Info and Technique to the President, described the late Imam as a unprecedented spiritual chief, whose lifetime represented a placing testomony to religion, braveness and a staunch perception within the sacredness of human life.
“At such a time when tribal and non secular tendencies appeared to overwhelm cause, Imam Abubakar stood firmly on the facet of peace, benevolence and conscience,” President Tinubu remarked.
“Senseless of the big threat to his personal life, the noble cleric selected humanity over division, love versus hatred and embrace moderately than rejection. His heroic feat underlines the essence of true religion, resonating louder than sermons in a salient message to the world at giant. Imam Abubakar is a worthy instance of a greater human we should always all aspire to be,” the President mentioned.
“His act of unusual bravery didn’t go unnoticed, as he obtained native and worldwide honours that celebrated his dedication to coexistence amongst folks with numerous orientations.
“I urge spiritual and neighborhood leaders to imbibe and preach the spirit of tolerance, mutual respect and peaceable togetherness as expounded within the lifetime of Imam Abubakar.
“Could the Almighty grant Imam Abubakar everlasting relaxation and reward him for his good deeds and braveness,” the President mentioned.