Monday
13th January, 2020 would forever remain
significant in the life of popular Lagos Female Lawyer, Ronke Rasidat
Ajide, who lost her cherished mother, late Alhaja Risikat Aramide
Ajide-Ayorinde, to the cold hand of death.
Late
Alhaja Risikat, in her life time was a philantrophist who had
affected many lives in a positive way. She was born in 1952;
about 68 years ago, before she died a few days back in her home
in Lagos.
On
Wednesday, 15th January 2020, a special rite was carried out on
to seand her to her finally home (heaven), and this took place at 104,
Clegg Street, Ojuelegba Surulere, Lagos, where family, friends,
children, grandchildren paid their last respect.
On
Sunday 19th January, 2020 final burial (Prayers) rites was
conducted at the spacious Abalti Barracks, Western Avenue,
Ojuelegba-Surulere, Lagos where friends, family, well-wishers, children
and grandchildren also converged to honour their late mother. This gathering also
involved dignitaries, high profile personalities, lawyers, top clerics (IMAM),
who trooped to the venue enmasse to honour the children and family she left
behind.
THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTION OF LATE RISIKAT
DAUGHTER, MRS. RONKE RASIDAT AJIDE
Mrs.
Ronke Rasidat Ajide is the daughter (eldest
daughter) of late Alhaja Risikat Aramide. Mrs. Rasidat is a Lawyer
who has paid her dues in the legal profession. She was the Chief
Host of the event (final burial ceremony). She was at the event on time
and she was also part of the organising committee and this was evident on
outcome of the event.
The
beautiful lady dressed in white lace attire in the morning of the event, later
changed her outfit into a more glamorous attire when the event finally took
off. She was the centre focus at the event, as she ensured guests, friends and
other well-wishers who came from far and beyond were adequately cater for.
The
final burial which was slated for 10am started a bit late as
guests trooped in to commiserate with her.
ISLAMIC CLERICS STORM EVENT
It
was an array of top Islamic cleric from Lagos and
beyond. They were from different towns, and states. The event officially kicked
off when top cleric sheik was asked to say opening prayer and other top cleric
on the seat were introduced: some of them include Sheikh Abdul Hammed
Atata, Alhaji Abdul Rasak Aidara, Alfa Monsuru Omo Aderoju, Alhaji Abdul
Gaifari Olokun Mimo, Alhaji Abdul Fatai Agbesinga, Alfa Abdul Samiu Tijani,
Alfa Yussuf Olokun Mimo, Alfa Sikirulai Afonja, Alhaji Abdullahi Jaji, Alhaji
Abdul, Lateef Sulaimon, Chief Imam Festac.
Sheikh
Abdul Hammed Atata, admonished everyone
present to be of good behaviours. He said “we didn’t know how late Alhaja
Risikat spent her early life, but we know how she spent her last days,
which was well spent”. He also said the final burial ceremony of the deceased
shouldn’t be the day to rejoice, but mourn her.
The
deceased, according to the Sheikh was a devouted Muslim who
had helped many people in her life time. She had helped many Imam, Alfas
into Holyland. But despite all her effort, she died.
Her
daughter, Rasidat did all she could to safe the life of her
mother, she couldn’t. Even me, I did all within my power. “God gave
me power, but I don’t have power to stop death”.
The
other children of late Alhaja Risikat, who were present at the
event include: Mr. Fatai, Mr. Ahmed, Mr. Yusuf, Mr. Ismail, Mr. Lukman and
Mrs. Nofisat. They were all together as they witnessed the final
burial ceremony of the mother.
Also
present on that day are: Hajiya Aisha, Hajia Zanaib Bashiru, Alhaja
Kehinde Kushimo, Kehinde Aina, Eniola Bello, Otunba Olusola Adekanola, Chief
Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), Chief Yemi Adeshina, Magistrate Bukola
Adeshina, Barr. Laolu Owolabi, Barr. Mayowa Owolabi, Hajjia Ayo Gobiri, Chief
Eletu Odibo Owolabi, Remi Yeye Oge, Idowu Yangbadi, Tinu Mustapha, Bimbo
Dagunduro, Doja Allen, Deola Afolayan, Engr. Tayo Alabi, Alhaji Hakeem Lawal.
MURI THUNDER ALSO THERE
Popular
Fuji star, Muri Thunder, whose real name is Murilata
Ademola Salaudeen was present. He didn’t just come, he ensured adequate
thing was done, as he honoured the Imams who announced his
arrival. He also paid his ‘homage’ to the late Risikat children.
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