By Edith Igbokwe
Encomiums from the leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area in honour of Alhaja Shakirat Modupe Ariyoh who passed away on Tuesday, May 19 hailed her as a great lover of peace in the community.
The late matriarch of the Ariyoh family, whose son, Hon. Bolaji Muse-Ariyoh chairs Oshodi-Isolo Local Government passed on at her residence on Sehinde Calisto, Charity Oshodi. She was 77 years,
Her remains was laid to rest at Kuje, Amuwo area of Lagos State with few sympathizers in attendance as people were restricted to attend the burial rites as a measure to avoid crowd in order to maintain government’s regulation on social distancing.
Dignitaries who sent condolence messages include the member, Federal House of Representatives, Oshodi-Isolo I, Hon. Dr. Bashiru Dawodu and his counterpart in Constituency II, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson.
The members of the Lagos House of Assembly representing constituency I, Hon. Hakeem Shokunle and constituency II, Hon. Jude Idimogu; the former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy and the CEO of ECHONEWS Newspaper, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, the Chairmen of Isolo and Ejigbo LCDAs, Hon. Shamsudeen Olaleye (Shammeh) and Hon. Monsuru Bello (Obe) were among those who condoled the family on their bereavement.
Also sending condolence messages are the APC LGA Chairman (Oshodi /Isolo Local Govt), Alhaji Kasali Olamide who doubles as conference of LGA chairmen (Lagos West Senatorial District), Barr Kayode Ademiluyi, the Secretary to the Local Government, Ejigbo LCDA, Mr. Paul Fregene, Hon. Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof, The Mandate Group, Justice Forum, Oshodi branch and a host of others.
In his message, Hon. Bashiru Dawodu, who said he received the news of the with shock, wrote: “I received the news of the demise of our beloved mother, Alhaja Sakirat Modupeola Ariyoh, with great shock. I express my profound condolence to our local government Chairman, Hon. Idris Bolaji Ariyoh and the Ariyoh family at large. May Allah forgive her of all her shortcomings and grant her al-jannah firdaus.”
Hon. Ganiyu Johnson wrote: “Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother, Alhaja Shakira Ariyoh. May Allah forgive her shortcomings and grant her eternal rest.”
Kehinde Bamigbetan: “Oshodi-Isolo LGA, Hon. Bolaji Muse-Ariyoh, on behalf of ECHONEWS Newspapers Limited, please accept our sincere condolences on the transition of Mama to eternal glory. May God give you the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Hon. Jude Idimogu: “I write to commiserate with my friend, Hon. idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh, the Executive Chairman of Oshodi Local government Area, and the entire Oshodi LCDA on the demise of his beloved mother, Alhaja Shakirat Modupeola Ariyoh, Who died after a fulfilled life here on earth. Mama was an accomplished woman who had significantly contributed immensely to our great party. She was loved by all that came in contact with her.”
Member, Lagos State House of Assembly Oshodi-Isolo constituency I, Hon. Hakeem Shokunle wrote: “We belong to God and to Him we shall return, we have lost a political leader who is irreplaceable.”
Dr. Paul Fregene: “On behalf of the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, Hon. Monsuru Oloyede Bello and all elected and appointed members of his cabinet; we register our condolence to the family of Ariyoh and especially to the Executive Chairman of Oshodi/Isolo LGA, Hon. Abolaji Muse Ariyoh on the demise of his dear mother, Alhaja Sakirat Modupeola Ariyoh who was called to the great beyond today.
“We recall that mama was a staunch progressive leader who contributed immensely and made laudable marks to the course of humanity.
“We pray that Allah will comfort and uphold all the family members whom mama left behind. And may He in His infinite mercy grant her Aljana Firdaus.”
Oshodi-Isolo LGA APC party chairman, Alhaji Kasali Olamide: “It saddens my heart with great shock to announce the passing away of our golden mother in Oshodi -Isolo Local Government, one of the Apex Leaders in the LGA, Alhaja Sakirat Modupeola Ariyoh, our mummy to the Executive Chairman, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh.
“May Almighty Allah reward her with al janah fridaus and also grant the Executive Chairman (Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh), the Exco members, families and friends, political associates and entire citizens of Oshodi -Isolo Local Government the fortitude to bear this great loss. Accept my heartfelt condolences sir!”
Justice Forum, Oshodi Isolo LG wrote: “The leaders, elders and general members of Justice Forum Oshodi Sympathize with the entire family members of the deceased especially Hon. Abdul Lateef Adebayo Ariyoh and the chairman, Bolaji Ariyoh on the loss of an Icon, pillar of our great party APC and we pray to Allah to forgive and grant her Aljanat Fridaus.”
Mr. Saheed Animashaun on behalf of The Community Development Association (CDC), Oshodi=Isolo LGA wrote: “The CDC chairman, executive committee members and the entire members of the community sympathize with the Hon. Ariyoh and his family on the glorious exit of our golden mother, Alhaji Chief Mrs. Shakirat Modupe Ariyoh who slept in Allah and we pray that Allah grant her Aljanat Fridaus.”