Yusuf Nwoha, The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced the passing away of Director Administration of the Islamic body Malam Yusuf Chinedozi Nwoha.
In a statement by the chairman Media committee, Malam Femi Abbas said Late Yusuf died on his way to Owerri in Imo state for the celebration of Edul-Adha.
He died along Okene in Kogi state.
Read the full statement below
‘’With heavy hearts and impregnable sobriety, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affair (NSCIA) hereby announces the demise of its Director of Administration, Mallam Yusuf Chinedozi Nwoha.
Read also: Roads and Bridges Supercedes Light Rail-Shawai
He died in a road accident at Okene, Kogi State, on his way to Owerri in Imo State for Eidul Adha last Wednesday.
Mallam Nwoha who retired as Deputy Director in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2019 was also the NSCIA’s representative at the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON).
The details of internment, his life as a Muslim, his various Islamic activities, and the footprint he left behind will be published later. Inna Lillah wa Inna ilayhi raji‘un.’’
Femi Abbas
Chairman Media Committee,
NSCIA
