Offa central mosque has been reconstructed thrice; the present one is the fourth construction, according to historians.
Greate individuals who contributed immensely during the construction of the third restructure were: Imam Falali, Alhaji Dundu, Alhaji Popo, Jimoh Naibi, Alhaji Sanni Giwa, Alhaji Gbadamosi Ijaiya, Alhaji Bello Jatto, Alhaji Aliu Olatinwo, Lawani Onawola (Baba Isale) and Bakare Keji.
Historians notes that, those who were in Offa as well as outside it donated generously towards the construction of the mosque, which is an object of honour and glory to Offa. The building cost £600,060 = or N1, 200,060 when the Nigerian currency had value.
While the Palace was under reconstruction as soon as he ascended the throne, HRM Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi accompanied by the Chief Imam Offa sighted the uncompleted phase 3 of Offa Central Mosque, he immediately directed the Imam to the Mosque committee of his intention to complete the long abandoned section of the central mosque.
After the completion of the phase 3, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi later reroofed and rugged the old structures (phase 1 & 2) giving the Mosque a befitting outlook.
Subsequently, in his quest for Offa Tuntun, in 2016, his royal majesty engineered fund raising for total renovation of the central mosque and engaged services of permanent cleaners.
Today, the magnificent Offa Central Mosque, a symbolic edifice is one of the religious centres that stand out in the country and a pride of Offa.
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- Offa Central Mosque
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- Islamic faithfuls, Scholars, Artists, Architects
Security/Safety:
- Very Safe
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- Offa, Kwara State
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