The Muslim community in Jos, Plateau State, has mourned the death of its leader, Alhaji Garba Abdulkadir, popularly known as Turakin Jos North, while announcing new leaders to succeed him in positions he held before his death.
Abdulkadir died on October 25, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was the leader of the Jos Muslim Ummah, deputy chairman of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau State, chairman of the Jos Central Mosque Management Council and patron of the Musabaqah Foundation for Qur’an Competition in the state.
In a statement signed by the Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque, Sheikh Ghazali Ismail Adam, and the Makama of Jos North, Alhaji Sani Mu’azu, the community described his death as a significant loss to his family and the Muslim Ummah.
The statement said Abdulkadir’s years of dedicated service, exemplary leadership and commitment to peaceful coexistence would remain part of his legacy.
It added that his death had created a major leadership vacuum, particularly at a time when unity, wisdom and collective responsibility were needed within the Muslim community.
The community prayed for God’s forgiveness for his shortcomings, acceptance of his good deeds and his admission into Aljannatul Firdaus.
Meanwhile, the Jos Muslim Ummah congratulated Alhaji Sani Mudi on his confirmation as the substantive chairman of the Jos Central Mosque Management Council.
Mudi was confirmed on October 29 after initially serving in an acting capacity following his appointment on October 10.
The community said he had served the council and the Muslim Ummah for several years, expressing confidence in his ability to bring his experience to bear on his new responsibility.
It also congratulated Alhaji Ibrahim Sale Hassan on his emergence as the new deputy chairman of JNI in Plateau State.
Hassan was selected through a process described as peaceful and transparent, presided over by the Emir of Wase and JNI chairman in Plateau State, Dr Mohammed Sambo Haruna.
He succeeds the late Abdulkadir in the position.
The community urged Hassan to build on his predecessor’s legacy, strengthen cooperation among Muslim organisations and work closely with the Emir of Wase to promote unity and the welfare of Muslims in the state.
It also called on members of the Muslim community to support the new leaders, stressing the importance of unity, consultation, mutual respect and continuity of service.
“Leadership is a trust from Almighty Allah (SWT), and the strength of our community lies in unity, consultation, mutual respect and continuity of service,” the statement said.
The Muslim Ummah further prayed for God’s guidance and protection for its leaders, as well as lasting peace and harmony in Plateau State.
Abdulkadir died on October 25, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was the leader of the Jos Muslim Ummah, deputy chairman of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau State, chairman of the Jos Central Mosque Management Council and patron of the Musabaqah Foundation for Qur’an Competition in the state.
In a statement signed by the Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque, Sheikh Ghazali Ismail Adam, and the Makama of Jos North, Alhaji Sani Mu’azu, the community described his death as a significant loss to his family and the Muslim Ummah.
The statement said Abdulkadir’s years of dedicated service, exemplary leadership and commitment to peaceful coexistence would remain part of his legacy.
It added that his death had created a major leadership vacuum, particularly at a time when unity, wisdom and collective responsibility were needed within the Muslim community.
The community prayed for God’s forgiveness for his shortcomings, acceptance of his good deeds and his admission into Aljannatul Firdaus.
Meanwhile, the Jos Muslim Ummah congratulated Alhaji Sani Mudi on his confirmation as the substantive chairman of the Jos Central Mosque Management Council.
Mudi was confirmed on October 29 after initially serving in an acting capacity following his appointment on October 10.
The community said he had served the council and the Muslim Ummah for several years, expressing confidence in his ability to bring his experience to bear on his new responsibility.
It also congratulated Alhaji Ibrahim Sale Hassan on his emergence as the new deputy chairman of JNI in Plateau State.
Hassan was selected through a process described as peaceful and transparent, presided over by the Emir of Wase and JNI chairman in Plateau State, Dr Mohammed Sambo Haruna.
He succeeds the late Abdulkadir in the position.
The community urged Hassan to build on his predecessor’s legacy, strengthen cooperation among Muslim organisations and work closely with the Emir of Wase to promote unity and the welfare of Muslims in the state.
It also called on members of the Muslim community to support the new leaders, stressing the importance of unity, consultation, mutual respect and continuity of service.
“Leadership is a trust from Almighty Allah (SWT), and the strength of our community lies in unity, consultation, mutual respect and continuity of service,” the statement said.
The Muslim Ummah further prayed for God’s guidance and protection for its leaders, as well as lasting peace and harmony in Plateau State.