PRESS RELEASE
NSCIA/HQ/PRS/086
20th Muharram 1447 AH
15th July 2025
DEATH OF OBA ADETONA: A LOSS TO THE UMMAH
It is with a deep sense of loss, but utter submission to the decree of the Almighty Allah that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, mourns the death of the Paramount Ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.
Until his death, Oba Adetona was the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC), an arm of the Council in the state. Oba Adetona’s invaluable contributions to the growth of the Muslim community in the Ogun state in particular, and Nigeria in general are unqualifiable.
The death of Oba Adetona is not only a loss to the government, people and the Muslim community of Ogun state, it is indeed a loss to the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria.
His long reign was not just a chapter in the history of Ijebu, it was a volume of impressive royalty, religious devotion, commitment to peace building and devotion to noble causes. He was a great leader who believed the mettle of leadership lies on serving people.
The legacy of the legendary Awujale transcends Ijebuland and Ogun State. He was a national figure whose wisdom and counsel were sought by leaders across the country, including within the Council. He will be sorely missed by the Muslim Ummah.
The Council commiserates with the family of our late ruler, the Ìjẹ̀bú people across the world, the government and people of Ogun state, including the Ogun State Muslim Community and Council, as well the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) on this painful loss.
We pray that Almighty Allah overlook his shortcomings, expand his grave and admit him to Aljannah Firdaus.
Signed.
Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede, CON, FNAL
Secretary-General, NSCIA
