The Lagos State Government has pledged support for the forthcoming 11th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria (MUSWEN), including its proposed endowment fund and institutional development programmes.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Wednesday, November 4, when he received a delegation of South-West Muslim leaders led by MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, at Lagos House, Marina.
The meeting focused on preparations for the assembly scheduled for November 15 at the University of Ibadan Central Mosque Hall in Oyo State, as well as Muslim participation in governance and religious harmony.
Sanwo-Olu assured the delegation that Lagos State would send a high-powered representation to the gathering. He also pledged support for MUSWEN’s proposed endowment fund, which is expected to provide sustainable financial resources for the organisation’s programmes and long-term institutional development.
The governor commended MUSWEN for promoting interfaith engagement, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence across the South-West.
He acknowledged the contributions of religious leaders to nation-building and their partnership with the government in promoting an inclusive and harmonious society.
During the meeting, Sanwo-Olu also called on MUSWEN to mobilise Muslim support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections.
On the proposed reactivation of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), the governor said the joint Muslim-Christian platform was already functioning in the state and enjoying the support of his administration.
The MUSWEN delegation also visited the Chairman of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, at his office in Ebute Metta.
Olusi urged Muslim scholars to strengthen research into Islamic knowledge, particularly the Qur’an and Hadith, and promote a better understanding of Islamic teachings.
He noted that Prophet Muhammad was both a spiritual and political leader, urging Muslims to take a more active role in politics and Nigeria’s democratic process.
Olusi cautioned against political apathy and encouraged Muslims to support the current administration’s efforts to deliver good governance. He also called on MUSWEN to organise special prayers for peaceful, credible and successful elections.
Speaking during the engagements, Oladejo reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance, mutual respect and nation-building.
He appealed to the Lagos leaders for moral, logistical and material support towards the successful hosting of the 11th General Assembly.
Oladejo said the gathering would bring together delegates from across the South-West, Islamic scholars, community leaders and other stakeholders to review the organisation’s activities and chart a strategic direction for the advancement of Muslims in the region.
He disclosed that the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, would attend as the chief guest of honour.
A major highlight of the assembly will be the planned transfer of leadership to MUSWEN’s current Deputy President I, Alhaji Rafiu Adisa Ebiti.
Oladejo also briefed the leaders on MUSWEN’s capital projects and plans to establish an endowment fund to strengthen its institutional capacity.
He said the proposed fund would support Islamic education, youth development, welfare programmes for vulnerable people, capacity building for imams and Islamic scholars, and other institutional initiatives.
The MUSWEN president also congratulated Olusi on his 90th birthday, wishing him continued good health and many more years of service to humanity.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Wednesday, November 4, when he received a delegation of South-West Muslim leaders led by MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, at Lagos House, Marina.
The meeting focused on preparations for the assembly scheduled for November 15 at the University of Ibadan Central Mosque Hall in Oyo State, as well as Muslim participation in governance and religious harmony.
Sanwo-Olu assured the delegation that Lagos State would send a high-powered representation to the gathering. He also pledged support for MUSWEN’s proposed endowment fund, which is expected to provide sustainable financial resources for the organisation’s programmes and long-term institutional development.
The governor commended MUSWEN for promoting interfaith engagement, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence across the South-West.
He acknowledged the contributions of religious leaders to nation-building and their partnership with the government in promoting an inclusive and harmonious society.
During the meeting, Sanwo-Olu also called on MUSWEN to mobilise Muslim support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections.
On the proposed reactivation of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), the governor said the joint Muslim-Christian platform was already functioning in the state and enjoying the support of his administration.
The MUSWEN delegation also visited the Chairman of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, at his office in Ebute Metta.
Olusi urged Muslim scholars to strengthen research into Islamic knowledge, particularly the Qur’an and Hadith, and promote a better understanding of Islamic teachings.
He noted that Prophet Muhammad was both a spiritual and political leader, urging Muslims to take a more active role in politics and Nigeria’s democratic process.
Olusi cautioned against political apathy and encouraged Muslims to support the current administration’s efforts to deliver good governance. He also called on MUSWEN to organise special prayers for peaceful, credible and successful elections.
Speaking during the engagements, Oladejo reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance, mutual respect and nation-building.
He appealed to the Lagos leaders for moral, logistical and material support towards the successful hosting of the 11th General Assembly.
Oladejo said the gathering would bring together delegates from across the South-West, Islamic scholars, community leaders and other stakeholders to review the organisation’s activities and chart a strategic direction for the advancement of Muslims in the region.
He disclosed that the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, would attend as the chief guest of honour.
A major highlight of the assembly will be the planned transfer of leadership to MUSWEN’s current Deputy President I, Alhaji Rafiu Adisa Ebiti.
Oladejo also briefed the leaders on MUSWEN’s capital projects and plans to establish an endowment fund to strengthen its institutional capacity.
He said the proposed fund would support Islamic education, youth development, welfare programmes for vulnerable people, capacity building for imams and Islamic scholars, and other institutional initiatives.
The MUSWEN president also congratulated Olusi on his 90th birthday, wishing him continued good health and many more years of service to humanity.