Nigeria’s earliest Chief Imam, Sheikh Adam Tahir passes away at 130 825670622 173 The Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque in Kaduna, Sheikh Adam Tahir, has died. The late cleric, aged 130, was regarded as the oldest Islamic leader in Nigeria. Sheikh Tahir is endured by 26 kids, 290 grandchildren and over 200 great-grandchildren. Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Alhaji Muhammad Kassim, said he died on Wednesday evening. Kassim kept in mind that the late Imam would be missed by Muslim faithful as he was a good example to all. Emir of Jema’a, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Muhammad II, explained the death as a big blow to the emirate and Kaduna people. His condolence letter was signed by the Traditional Council Secretary, Alhaji Yakubu Isa (Dokajen Jama’a). Muhammad hailed the deceased, one of the kingmakers in Jema’a, for his contributions. The traditional ruler hoped God to repose Tahir’s soul and grant him Jannah Firdaus.