Oldest Chief Imam in Nigeria dies at 130, leaves behind 476 children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren The Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque, Alhaji Sheikh Adam Tahir, who is also regarded as the oldest Chief Imam in Nigeria, has died at the age of 130 years. Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Muhammad Kassim, said Sheikh Adam died on Wednesday evening after a brief illness. READ ALSO: Gov. Buni condoles with Fika Emirate over death of Imam Muhammad Alkali Kassim said the late Imam who spent many years leading the Jumu’at Prayer at Kafanchan Central Mosque...