Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola Alao
Abdul-Azeez Arisekola Alao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arisekola Alao 14 February 1945 |
| Died | 18 June 2014 (aged 69) London, UK |
| Burial place | Ibadan |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | St. Luke's Primary School ICC Primary School in Igosun |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman Islamic leader |
Abdul-Azeez Arisekola Alao (14 February 1945 – 18 June 2014)[1] was a Nigerian billionaire and Islamic leader based in Ibadan, he was the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland and Vice-President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs .[2][1]
Early life and education[edit]
Arisekola Alao was born in Adigun, a village in Ona-ara, Oyo State, to Pa Abdul Raheem Olaniyan Alao and Alhaja Olatutu Alao.[2] He attended St. Luke's Primary School in the village, and ICC Primary School in Igosun. In 1960, he obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate. That same year, he traveled to Ibadan. He was admitted to a prestigious secondary school [which?] in Ibadan, but was unable to attend as his family could not afford the tuition, nor was he able to obtain a scholarship.[2]
Career[edit]
Arisekola Alao became an apprentice trader under his uncle at Ibadan's Gbagi Market.[2] In 1961, he incorporated his own trading company, named Azeez Arisekola Trading Company.[2] Soon after, he became a regional manager of Imperial Chemical Industries, a British company, for Nigeria'a Western State.[2] In 1980, he became the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland.[3] He was the Deputy President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs at the time of his death/.[1]
Recognition[edit]
In 2006, Arisekola Alao was named Aare of Ibadanland.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Arisekola Alao was married to and had children with multiple women.[2] His first wife, who was born in 1945, died in 2013.[4] Two weeks after Arisekola Alao's death, another wife, Jelilat, died in early July 2014 following a car accident.[5][6]
Death and legacy[edit]
He died in his sleep in his London, UK home on 18 June 2014, aged 69. He was buried at his home in Ibadan two days later.[7] His funeral was attended by politicians Bola Tinubu and Bode George, and musician King Sunny Ade.[7]
The Oyo State government declared a week-long mourning period following Arisekola Alao's death.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Update: Arisekola-Alao dies at 69". premiumtimesng.com. 18 June 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Arisekola: Death, the lion and dog". The Guardian Nigeria News. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ Akande, Adeolu (February 16, 2018). "Arisekola: A half of Ibadan mistaken for a single person". Vanguard Ngr.
- ^ "Arisekola-Alao's first wife passes on at 68, buried". premiumtimesng.com. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ Ajayi, Ola (2 July 2014). "Arisekola's wife dies in auto crash". Vanguard.
- ^ "Arisekola-Alao's wife buried". premiumtimesng.com. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ a b Orenuga, Adenike (20 June 2014). "Aare Arisekola-Alao buried amid tears [Photos]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Arisekola Alao: Oyo declares 7 days of mourning". Vanguard.com. 19 June 2014.