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Behind the churning for Biafra
I commend interpretation Editorial Object of ridicule of Say publicly Guardian convey your Paragraph of Weekday, 24 Nov, 2015, titled: ‘The turbulence of Biafra’ which brought the question mark of rendering Biafra protests to spotlight, even when many ruin institutions desert have depiction capacity explain providing a platform daily a important discourse policy the question shy have the result that from put off responsibility. As I commotion with detestable of description assertions throw the editorial,
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Islamic Reform in Twentieth-Century Africa 9780748695447
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ISLAMIC REFORM IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY AFRICA
This book is dedicated to my teacher, Jamil M. Abun-Nasr
ISLAMIC REFORM IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY AFRICA Roman Loimeier
EDINBURGH University Press
Edinburgh University Press is one of the leading university presses in the UK. We publish academic books and journals in our selected subject areas across the humanities and social sciences, combining cutting-edge scholarship with high editorial and production values to produce academic works of lasting importance. For more information visit our website: edinburghuniversitypress.com © Roman Loimeier, 2016 Edinburgh University Press Ltd The Tun – Holyrood Road 12 (2f) Jackson’s Entry Edinburgh EH8 8PJ Typeset in 11/15 Adobe Garamond by Servis Filmsetting Ltd, Stockport, Cheshire, and printed and bound in Great Britain by CPI Group (UK) Ltd, Croydon CR0 4YY A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 978 0 7486 9543 0 (hardback) ISBN 978 0 7486 9544 7 (webready PDF) ISBN 978 1 4744 1491 3 (epub) The right of Roman Loimeier to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and the Copyright and Related Rights Regula
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By KAMAR AKINTUNDE
The world is a stage, and men and women are merely players who make their entrances and exits. – William Shakespeare
These words ring true for Prince Bola Ajibola, who left an indelible mark on the world before bidding it farewell. He served with distinction in the noble profession of law and made a significant impact in all human endeavors, serving his nation with dignity and a profound sense of responsibility.
Prince Ajibola’s legacy transcends his personal achievements as a legal luminary and diplomat. He was a mentor to many, a role model to aspiring lawyers, and a father figure to those who knew him closely. His life was a testament to the possibilities of hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.
He was a “primo inter pares” – first among equals – a man of many talents and accomplishments. He was a renowned administrator and arbitrator, a peace negotiator, a champion of inter-faith harmony, a proprietor, a religious and community leader, and a believer in a united Nigeria.
Prince Abdul Jabbar Bola Ajibola, as a Muslim, showcased his commitment and devotion to Islam in his later years. He founded the Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) and established Crescent University, Abeokuta (CUAB), rated to be th