The University of Lagos Muslim Alumni Association (UMA) Abuja Chapter, has inaugurated a new executive that would run the affairs of the organisation in the next three years.
Speaking at the event held weekend in Abuja, the Publisher and Editor in Chief of NatureNews, an online environmental publication, Mallam Aliu Akoshile, urged Nigeria Muslim elites to play a complementary role in driving reform and development in the country, even as Nigeria celebrated her 64th independence anniversary.
Mallam Akoshile, who just completed his term as chairman of the Abuja chapter, said that it is an Islamic duty for Muslims to contribute to nation-building by deploying their expertise and resources to assisting developmental efforts.
Mallam Abdulwarees Solanke, the Communications Secretary of the organisation in a statement quoted Akoshile as saying that Muslims at all levels of leadership must be epitome of integrity and accountability to earn the divine rewards of selfless service in life and in the hereafter.
He urged them to reflect on the advice to Muslims never to be complacent about change and reform, adding that they must be at the forefront of war against anything that is tantamount to Haram and corruption.
Akoshile who said that “We are in unusual times that Muslims cannot be excused from the duty of transforming the society” also advised the new executive members for Abuja chapter to network with the national leadership and reach out to all members in the FCT.
The new executive who will hold the affairs of the chapter from 29th September, 2024 to 1st October, 2026 comprises senior public servants and professionals in various fields of endeavours.
The new chairman is Alhaji Abdulrahman Yaqub (Esq), who recently retired as a Director at the National Human Rights Commission, while Gbade Nureni Tella is Deputy Chairman and Hajia Aishatu Bello is the Assistant Chairman.
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