14/07/2026
A Great Loss to the Philanthropic Industry: AZAWON Mourns Alhaji Alkali Galadima
InnaliLlahi wa inna ilaiHi raji'un
The Association of Zakat and Waqf Operators in Nigeria - Azawon has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Emir of Misau, the Galadima family, and the entire people of Misau, following the tragic road accident that claimed seven lives and left many injured, among them a distinguished member of the association, late Alhaji Alkali Galadima Misau.
A national delegation, led by Alhaji Baba Abubakar Misau and comprising Alhaji Gimba Shehu, Dr. Abubakar Hamza, Sheikh Balarabe Musa (Wakilin Marayun Misau), Malam Umar Muhammad Sayo, and Ismail Ahmad, conveyed the condolences of the association to His Highness the Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, mni, at his palace. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Ismail Ahmad relayed the profound sorrow of the AZAWON national leadership under the auspicious and noble leadership of Engr. Malam Muhammad Lawal Maidoki (Sadaukin Sokoto) over the sudden passing of one of its finest members, a man who practiced and championed philanthropy with unmatched devotion. "The growing philanthropic community in Misau, in Bauchi State, and across Nigeria has suffered an irreplaceable loss," he said. "A vacuum now exists that will be exceedingly difficult to fill, given the vital role the deceased continued to play."
His Highness the Emir of Misau received the delegation with warmth and expressed his own grief over the sudden tragedy that has taken his subjects from him forever. He commended the concern and spirit of Islamic brotherhood demonstrated by the National Chairman of AZAWON, Sadaukin Sokoto, in dispatching a high-powered delegation to console him and the bereaved family.
The delegation thereafter proceeded to the residence of the deceased, where they met with his family and formally extended their condolences.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Alhaji Baba Abubakar described the late Alkali Galadima as a founding figure in building the philanthropic community in Misau, a man who served that cause always with passion and diligence.
Extending the condolences of AZAWON, Ismail Ahmad described the late Alhaji Alkali Galadima as an Ambassador of Philanthropy, one who preached the gospel of charity both in word and in deed from the moment of his formal association with AZAWON.
"He joined AZAWON through IZWAF, and from that day forward remained an active member, participating in every philanthropic activity with unfailing passion. He attended the national conferences of AZAWON in Hadejia and Katsina, and always returned to Misau eager to put into practice what he had learned. He consistently connected IZWAF with relevant stakeholders, and it was on his invitation that Sadaukin Sokoto undertook a two-day working visit to Misau in December 2025, during which he formally opened farmlands donated as Waqf."
He cared for the widows and orphans left behind by relatives and friends, offering them steady support and working to ease the bitterness of orphanhood through philanthropic aid. He stood always with humanity, moved by a heart devoted to others. The AZAWON National Chairman described his death as a great loss to the philanthropic industry, coming at a time when men of his character are most needed to carry this message and mission into every household, through both word and deed. His absence, he noted, leaves a vacuum that will not easily be filled.
Sheikh Balarabe Musa (Wakilin Marayun Misau), described the deceased as a philanthropic icon deserving of a lasting symbol, one that would immortalize his legacy and continue to promote the cause of philanthropy even after his passing. He urged the family to undertake further acts of Waqf in his memory.
Dr. Abubakar Hamza recalled him as a source of hope in difficult moments, noting that whenever they met at his home to deliberate on matters of philanthropy, he consistently brought solutions to the many challenges they faced.
Alhaji Gimba Shehu, Chairman of BASOVCA, described the deceased as a man who served the cause of philanthropy with passion, dedication, and sincerity of the highest order. He upheld the principles of merit and deservedness throughout their shared journey, placing every matter in its rightful position without hesitation.
The delegation offered its condolences to the members of his family, including his children, Hon. Ahmad Tijjani Ibrahim and Yakubu Galadima, as well as his friends and relatives. May Almighty Allah forgive him, accept his good deeds, grant him eternal rest, and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen 🤲
