Gambian based business tycoon of international repute, Asiwaju Azeez Yusuf is not happy at the moment. The mega investor who was recently installed as the Asiwaju Gbobaniyi of Ota Aworiland by the Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, has lost his father, Alhaji Shafii Yusuf at the ripe age of 90 years.
The deceased, according to family sources passed away on Friday, February 26th, 2021 in his country home, Ilorin in Kwara State.
The late Alhaji Yusuf worked with the US Embassy in the 60s before joining the defunct Nigeria Airways where he retired.
His death came few days to the 50th birthday celebration of one of his highly successful sons, Asiwaju Azeez Yusuf, an event the deceased had looked forward to witnessing.
He is survived by children and great grand children.
The late nonagenarian will be committed to mother earth in his home town, Ilorin, according to Muslim rites.
-Ademola Alade