MYA: Experts seek unity among Muslims on critical state issues

MYA: Experts seek unity among Muslims on critical state issues

Members of the Muslim Ummah in the South-West have been urged to work together especially in critical matters relating to the state in order to achieve a common goal.

Experts gave the charge at a forum organised by the National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO) Lagos State Chapter on Saturday.

It was the group’s second edition of such programme for the year.

The programme with a theme “The State, the Imamate, and Traditional Institutions in Yoruba Land: Oscillating between Hegemony and Congruity”, had Professor Amunni Olayinka Kudus from the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University (LASU), as the distinguished guest lecturer who delivered a thought-provoking lecture.

He explored the complex relationships between the state, imamate, and traditional institutions in Yoruba land, highlighting the history, the tensions and synergies between hegemony and congruity.

The erudite scholar referenced the efforts of Professor T. G. O. Gbadamosi in his book titled “The Growth of Islam Among the Yoruba” and other Islamic scholars on their roles on the issues of discussion.

He commended the role of MUSWEN in charting a way forward for Muslim ummah in the South West while urging all stakeholders, Muslim communities, muslim organizations to work together in order to achieve a common goal.

In addition, the lecture was followed by a discussion featuring Dr. Abdul-Wasi Babatunde Moshood, who is the Head of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University.

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He provided insightful comments on the lecture while Muheeb Abdul Fatai, Deputy Director in the Ministry of Justice Lagos State and former State Coordinator of NACOMYO Lagos State Chapter also shared his expertise on the topic and gave practical examples on the issues between the imams and traditional institutions. He stressed that unity is the only way to resolving the issues.

The attendance of Hon Abdulkareem Jubril, member representing Agege Constituency 02 in the Lagos State House of Assembly and Chairman House Committee on Home Affairs, gave the programme a significant boost.

In his keynote address, Jubril spoke on the programme’s theme, and commended the guest lecturer for an excellent delivery.

He emphasized the importance of engaging youths in Islamic organizations and other stakeholders.

He challenged NACOMYO to always contribute meaningfully to community and political development in the state and advised the council to organize more impactful programmes and activities.

He expressed his commitment to supporting NACOMYO’s activities to the best of his ability.

According to the Public Relations Officer, Adeyemo Abd’Akeem, “Muslim Youth Assembly and general meeting is a programme that provides a platform for intellectual discourse and exchange of ideas on a critical topic affecting Muslim youth in Lagos State.”

During the general meeting the which was presided by Lagos State Chapter coordinator Engr. Isiaka Salami, said the chapter had demonstrated its commitment to promoting knowledge, understanding, and harmony among Muslim youths and stakeholders.

He added that the council would continue to engage the stakeholders and partner with the government and relevant stakeholders in order to achieve the organisations objectives.

MYA: Experts seek unity among Muslims on critical state issues