The media aide to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, was honoured by the Ansar-ud-Deen Society (ADS), Abuja branch, with a merit award at the weekend.
The event was part of activities lined up to mark the centenary anniversary of the association.
The chairman of the ADS, Abuja branch, Alhaji Kabir Olayiwola, said Omipidan was honoured for his remarkable role and contributions to the development of Ansar-ud-Deen Society in particular and Islam as a whole.
Omipidan, whose bosses, friends and colleagues donated N4.6m for the development of the mosque and promotion of its activities, appreciated all those who accompanied him to share in his moment of joy and thanked Allah for counting him worthy to be among those honoured.
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The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji, described Omipidan as “a man of character and a core professional who is very humble and decent.”
The technical aide to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Prof. Busayo Fakinlede, described Omipidan as a decent Muslim, saying”while in the office, he is always going downstairs to observe his prayers. This is my first time of attending an Islamic gathering and I came because of him. I am glad I came to honour him.”
