The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Ijebu North local government area of Ogun state has commiserated with the Muslim Ummah in Ijebu Igbo over the demise of the Chief Imam; Alhaji AbdulHakeem Ekuaniyan.

The Imam, who passed on Sunday, was described as versatile and experienced Islamic Scholar during his time.

In a statement issued by the Coordinator of the youth council; Comr. Abolaji Adeniyi Sobowale, he described the deceased cleric as a charismatic religion leader.

The Coordinator said the late cleric worked harmoniously with people of others faiths, thereby creating peaceful and enabling atmosphere for differences in religion to thrive.

He noted that Imam Ekuaniyan was a dedicated servant of Allah who devoted his entire life to the propagation of Islam.

“The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Ijebu North received with rude shock, news of the passing of the Chief Imam of Ijebu Igbo, Sheikh AbdulHakeem Ekuaniyan. There is no doubt that he will be sorely missed for his wise counsels and passion for peaceful coexistence of the people. Among his other personal qualities, the late Chief Imam was utterly committed to the peaceful coexistence of the Muslims with the adherents of other religions in Ijebu Igbo. I pray that the Almighty Allah grants his soul Aljanah Firdaus and the family, friends and associates, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.