Dignitaries from far and near including Former Chief Judge of Oyo State Justice Badejoko Adeniji,Wakilu Mumini of Oyo State Prof Kamil Koyejo Oloso and other Eminent personalities were in attendance to bid farewell to the Atunluse of Ibadanland, Engr Said Atanda Sulu who gloriously answered the call of Allah last Thursday at the age of 93.
The 8th Day Fidau Programme organized by the Children and family members was coordinated by the Imams and Alfas in the Bashorun Estate Muslim community.
In his lecture, the Chief Imam of Bashorun Estate and environs Muslim Community Central Mosque Ibadan, Imam Habeebullah Buhari, urged the people to be flexible in their beliefs and interactions, emphasizing that Islam does not support rigidity.
Imam Buhari stated that only Almighty Allah knows the beginning and end of each person’s life, as he charged everyone to engage in good deeds always.
He described the late Engr Said Sulu as a knowledgeable Muslim who had memorized parts of the Holy Quran, noting that every effort made towards improving religious practice will be counted as act of worship by Allah.
The eldest son of the deceased, Engr. Oladapo Sulu, who spoke on behalf of the family extolled his father’s quality of honesty as a worthy trait that he strives to emulate.
Engr Sulu added that he would sorely miss his father’s advice and guidance which have been giving him a headway in most circumstances.
The event which featured recitation from the Holy Quran, sermon and special prayers served as an avenue to offer prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Some other family members and guests described the late Engr. Sulu as a source of encouragement and unity, noting his kindness, generosity, and enterprising spirit.
During his life time he was known for his humility, love and ability to connect family together irrespective of their religious belief.
Until his death, Engineer Chief Saidi Atanda Sulu was the Atunluse of Ibadanland.
Engr Said Atanda Sulu answered the call of Allah at the Age of 93.