Clerics Preach Preparedness and Integrity as NALVEJ Honours Late Members in Kwara

 Clerics Preach Preparedness and Integrity as NALVEJ Honours Late Members in Kwara

The inevitability of death and the need for righteous living took centre stage in Ilorin as the National Association of League of Veterans Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara State chapter, organised a special prayer session in honour of three of its deceased members.

The prayer gathering featured spiritual admonitions from Reverend Felix Ajide, Dr. Husain Musa Arikewusola, and Imam Faruq Busaeri Elega, who urged Nigerians to live purposeful lives and remain mindful of the transient nature of life.

Speaking at the event, Rev. Ajide reminded participants that death remains the final destination for all mankind, stressing the importance of righteousness   fear of God and serving as positive role models in society.

He quoted from Hebrews 9:27 which says “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"

Similarly, Dr. Husain Musa Arikewusola, Deputy Director of Academics at the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Ilorin, and National Missioner of the Shaykh Alimi Foundation for Peace and Development, described death as one of life’s most difficult realities.

According to him, while people often struggle to imagine life without their loved ones, death remains an unavoidable truth that should inspire humanity to live with compassion, faith, and integrity.

Also speaking, Imam Faruq Busaeri Elega from Kuntu, who represented the family of the late Barrister AbdulRahman AbdulMalik, gave an account of the circumstances surrounding the late journalist’s passing and offered prayers for the deceased and members of the association.

The Imam admonished veteran journalists to remain honest, humble, and committed to serving society with integrity, noting that good character and selfless service remain enduring legacies after death.

He also conveyed the appreciation of AbdulRahman’s family to NALVEJ for organising the special prayer session and prayed for unity, peace, good health, and long life for members of the association.

The clerics further offered prayers for divine health, protection, and long life for members of the association as well as the families of the departed.

Speaking on behalf of the association, the Chairman of NALVEJ in Kwara State, Alhaji Tunde Akanbi, disclosed that the prayer session was organised in memory of three recently deceased members of the association, Barrister AbdulRahman AbdulMalik, Elder Ezekiel Ayanda, and Alhaji Yemi Zubair.

Akanbi urged Nigerians to always be prepared for life’s uncertainties, noting that death can come at any time.

Members of the association who attended the event paid glowing tributes to the deceased, describing them as dedicated professionals and men of exemplary character whose contributions to journalism and society would not be forgotten.

Family members of the late journalists expressed appreciation to NALVEJ for organising the special prayers, while also praying for continued unity, strength, and protection for members of the association.