Tears, Tributes As Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen Is Laid To Rest In Lagos —-As NITRA Mourns Her Exit

Tears flowed freely last Saturday as the remains of the Daily Trust former journalist, late Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen was buried in Lagos. Until her death, Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen was the Publisher of APNews Nigeria and a committed member of Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association, NITRA.

News reports stated that the event witnessed by many Islamic clerics, old and new friends and colleagues of the deceased including a high powered delegation by Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association, NITRA, was also highlighted by glowing tributes penned for the “Sun that set at noon.”

Ajikanle-Nurudeen died on Friday after a protracted illness, a News Platform earlier reported.

The burial event, which started with a Janazah prayer at the The Companion Mosque, Agric, Ikorodu, got to the apogee with interment at the Equitable Magbara Phase 1; Igbe LAARA.

Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen

Meanwhile, her son, told News men that his mum left to her Lord.

“My name is ABD RASAQ and It’s sadly to tell you this but my mum has left to her lord yesterday,” he said in a message to News men.

Friends and colleagues have also been penning glowing tributes for the “lovely lady who was always at hand to provide help to anyone she comes across.”

Hameedah Balogun Sade wrote; “My sister fought to the last hour, one in a million resilient women. I love her so very much.I never believe she could leave our parents behind.”

Corporate communication expert, Okay Onyia added; “I’m devastated over this news. I had the privilege of knowing Alhaja. And she was very helpful in the course of my career. Heaven has gained a brilliant soul. My condolences to her family. May her gentle soul rest in peace”

His view was corroborated by Public Relations expert, Chido Nwakanma who said; “Such a sad news. She was courteous and hardworking. Travel well on the other side, Nahimah Ajikanle Nurudeen.”

Kunle Azeez added; “Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ileyi Rojihoon… It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Alhaja Nahimah Ajikanle Nurudeen, a devout believer, humanist and rare gem in the journalism field. She was Publisher of APNews Nigeria, an online news platform.

“Earlier on October 11, 2024, her husband confirmed her demise in the course of friends and well wishers routine checkup on her to know about her general recovery.”

“May Almighty Allah cleanse her of all her shortcomings, light up her grave and accept her return as one of the dwellers of the Aljanat Firdaoz”