A former Chief Imam of Iworoko Ekiti central mosque, late Sheik Fatayo Alimi Folorunso has been honoured with Post humours award, in view of his contributions towards the growth of Islam during his lifetime.
The award was presented by the Nuurul Islam Society of Nigeria (NISN) Iworoko branch, Ekiti state.
During the event held at the Central Mosque, Iworoko Ekiti, the Amiral of Nuurul Islam Society of Nigeria (NISN) Iworoko branch, Alhaja Nafisat Sulaiman stated that late Sheik Fatayo was a factor to be reckoned with due to invaluable support for promotion of Islam in Iworoko and its environs.
Alhaja Sulaiman noted that the group was created to propagate Islam in the society.
Responding on behalf of the family, one of the children of the late Chief Imam, Engineer Tajudeen Fatayo appreciated Nuurul Islam Society of Nigeria (NISN) Iworoko Ekiti for the honour bestowed on his late father.
Engineer Fatayo said the honour would motivate him and his siblings to further contribute their quota to the development of Islam.
He promised to build on the legacies built by their late Father, in order for his name to be written in gold.
Also, post humours award was presented to late Chief Salau Ekundayo, while awards of excellence were given to the Balogun Adinni of Iworoko Ekiti, Alhaji Disu Balogun and Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulfatai.
In a remark, the Chairman, Governing Council of Ansar Ur deen community in the town, Alhaji Babajide Olugbenga said Allah always reward those who are committed to His works.
Alhaji Olugbenga therefore called on Muslim Faithful to cultivate the habit of promoting their faith, as such will not go unnoticed.
The ceremony was attended by Muslim Faithful in Iworoko, family members and well wishers of the award recipients.
