Family members, friends and associates of Nigeria’s former minister of state for defence and ambassador to Spain Demola Seriki on Friday gathered for fidau prayer to remember him one year after his death.
Seriki died aged 63 in Madrid, Spain on December 15, 2022.
The fidau prayer session was organised by Seriki’s wife, Wosilat Okoya-Seriki, and her children – Abisola Dejonwo, Faridah Demola-Seriki and Alimah Araoye.
The special Muslim prayer for the late Seriki was held at the Island Club’s Peacock Hall, Onikan, Lagos. It was led by the Imams of Lagos Central Mosque, while the guest lecturer was Saheed Timehin, associate professor at Lagos State University (LASU).
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Seriki was also permanent representative to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Speaking on her late husband, Okoya-Seriki described life in the last 365 days without him as uneasy.
“The last 365 days have been tough and extremely lonely without him. We shared so many lovely memories together. I thank the Almighty Allah for everything thus far. His last moments were with his family, although we felt a deep pain, we remained strong, especially as he had accepted it as Allah’s will. He was my best friend, and we had a deep bond and friendship.
“I miss everything about him. Life has not been the same since his passing. He was a very good life partner to me and a wonderful father,” she said.
Dignitaries from all walks of life including former Senator for Lagos West, Gbenga Asafa; Mutiu Aare, Tunde Salau, Shade Okoya, brother of the widow, Tajudeen Okoya; and representatives of the Oba of Lagos joined the families to grace the event.
