Prominent Muslim figure Ibadan-based Nigerian business tycoon, Abdulazeez Arisekola Alao has passed away at age 69.
He died yesterday at an international hospital while receiving treatment for colon cancer.
A family member revealed that his body will be conveyed to Nigeria for burial as early as possible in accordance with Muslim rites.
While he lived, Alao was the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland - a prominent Muslim figure in Nigeria.
