Tafida of Ilorin, Dr. Amuda Aluko is dead.
He was aged 85 years.
The late Tafida was said to have died in the early hours of Friday, May 15.
He hailed from the Apabiekun family in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State and was the Chief Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of Geri Alimi Hospital, Ilorin.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari, has condoled the family of late Tafida, expressing sadness at his Demise.
In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu Buhari noted that the nation had lost a renowned Medical practitioner.
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The statement read: “President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of elder statesman and the Tafida of Ilorin, Dr. Amuda Aluko.
“In a message of condolence to the bereaved family, the Ilorin Emirate Council, the government and people of Kwara State, President Buhari said:
“It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Dr. Aluko, the Tafida of Ilorin.
“On behalf of all Nigerians, my family and I, I send our deepest condolences to Tafida’s family, the Emirate Council and the people of the State.
“The nation mourns with you as you mark the loss of the renowned medical doctor, community leader, remarkable philanthropist and ardent supporter of our political causes. May Allah grant him eternal rest.”
