The Muslim Rights Concern has expressed sadness over the death of the mother of Dr. Muiz Banire, Chairman of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria.

Banire’s mother, Mrs. Sarat Banire, died on Friday at the age of 92 and was buried at the Ebony Vault, Ikoyi, on Saturday afternoon.

MURIC, in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, expressed sadness over the death.

“We in MURIC commiserate with Dr. Muiz Banire on the demise of his mother.

“Although we are well aware of the inevitability of death (Qur’an 3:185), the human nature in us compels us to share these solemn moments with an exemplary, iconic and cerebral Muslim leader.

“We witnessed the grand celebration of the 90th birthday anniversary of Banire’s mother two years ago.

” It was celebrated with Islamic prayers and attended by all mainstream Islamic organisations and scholars of repute.

“We were emotionally touched by the thanksgiving event; but today, the woman we all celebrated is no more. We are mourning,’’ the statement said.

Banire, the statement added, took care of his mother and honoured her, adding that “this was a practical demonstration of Qur’anic injunctions on goodness to parents.”

(NAN)