Renowned Islamic Leader Jafaru Makarfi Dies at 93

By Abdullahi Yusuf

Jafaru Makarfi, the Chairman of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Kaduna State and a respected Islamic leader, has passed away at the age of 93.

Announcing his death on behalf of the family, Suleman Abdulkadir confirmed that Makarfi died on Saturday night in Kaduna. A prominent figure in the Nigerian Muslim community, Makarfi also served as a commissioner in the defunct Kaduna State.

In a statement, Abdulkadir highlighted Makarfi’s notable career with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). “A veteran of the NRC, he joined the corporation in 1950 and had a distinguished career spanning over four decades. He was the first Northerner to hold the position of District Superintendent in the Western District of the NRC,” the statement read.

The funeral prayer for the late cleric is scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 pm at the Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna.

Makarfi is survived by six children. “We extend our condolences to his family, friends, JNI, and the entire Muslim community,” Abdulkadir added.

Makarfi’s passing is a significant loss to both the Islamic and public service communities, where his contributions and leadership will be fondly remembered.

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