On Thursday, Lagos state Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire,
lost her father, Prince Jimoh Kareem-Orelope at the age of 101. Pa
Kareem-Orelope was born to Akeja Oniyanru and Olugbede Royal families of
Lagos State on the 25 February 1913. The statement read:
"The death has been announced of a devout Islamic and community leader
and politician in Lagos State, Alhaji Prince Jimoh Kareem-Laka Orelope."
The statement said Pa Jimoh Laka would be remembered for his philanthropic gestures to the less privileged and his commitment to community development and the propagation of the Islamic faith.
The statement said Pa Jimoh Laka would be remembered for his philanthropic gestures to the less privileged and his commitment to community development and the propagation of the Islamic faith.
A politician of high repute, he is survived by wife, children, grand
children and great grandchildren, among who is the incumbent deputy
governor of Lagos state, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.
Pa Laka will be buried tomorrow (Friday) in accordance with Islamic rites.
Pa Laka will be buried tomorrow (Friday) in accordance with Islamic rites.
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