The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised the alarm that Nigeria might lose both its seat on the Board of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and its membership of the bank due to failure to pay its dues.
The group in a statement sent to Vanguard said the bank had allegedly issued several warnings to this effect the Ministry of Finance.
MURIC however, expressed worry over this development saying: “It is a sad reflection of the bureaucratic bottleneck often associated with some ministries and government agencies in this country.
"Is somebody refusing to take action? Who wants Nigeria to lose its membership of IDB with the dire consequences of losing all the benefits the country has been gaining?
“Although it was established since December 1973, the Nigerian office in Abuja was not opened until 22nd August, 2016. IDB has been of immense economic benefit to its 57-member countries. Its soft loans have been known to cushion the effect of harsh financial policies of other international finance institutions like the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
“With membership cutting across all continents of the globe, Asia, Europe, Africa and South America, countries like Guyana, Albania, Uzbekistan, Sierra Leone, Togo, Mozambique, Gabon, Guinea have benefitted from IDB’s interest-free loans, the Islamic Development Bank has launched a programme to release $180 million in financing to six African countries for renewable energy projects as part of a broad strategy to deepen its involvement in the region. “Islamic finance is growing in Africa as governments seek to develop large-scale infrastructure projects. Nigeria cannot afford to be shut out of this great opportunity. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) set aside about $2billion dollars (about N310 billion) in support of Nigeria’s developmental programmes which was to span three years (2012-2014).
Nigeria also received $670million interest-free loan from the Islamic Development Bank in 2012.
IDB has successfully financed a number of infrastructural development projects in Nigeria in recent times. These include the $65 million Ilesha Water Supply and Sanitation project in Osun State, the $43 million 300-bed hospital project in Kaduna State and the $7 million Zaria Water Supply Expansion Project. Also, the National Programme for Food Security funded by IDB, which was designed to reduce rural poverty through enhancing farmers’ access to extension advisory support for greater productivity, was successfully implemented in Anambra, Gombe and Yobe States.
Discussions are on-going with the bank to conclude, sign and implement several other programmes beneficial to Nigeria, including the $98 million Bilingual Education Project which will provide almajiri access to basic education and vocational skills in Osun, Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara and Kano States. Other States in the scheme are Kaduna, Gombe, Borno and Adamawa.
Thursday 28 December 2017
I 'll be lover of Ahmadiyya till I die —Hon Justice Salihu Muhammad, Ex-Grandkadi
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| Retired Justice Salihu Muhammad former Grandkadi of Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Ilorin, (right) with Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Nigeria, Dr Mashuud Fashola during 2017 Jalsa in Ilaro, Ogun State. |
The former Grandkadi of Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Ilorin said this in Ilaro, Ogun State while giving a goodwill message to all members of Ahmadiyya during the just concluded Jalsa Salana, in Ilaro, Ogun state.
According to him: “I am one of the lovers of Ahmadiyya community in this country. I love Ahmadiyya because Ahmadiyya loves all. They have no hatred for any person. They promote peace. May Allah reward them immensely.
“My knowledge and experience of the activities of the Ahmadiyya Muslims Community dates back to 1975 during my preliminary studies days at the ABC/ABU, Kano. The university college under reference became full-fledged university in 1977/78 academic session and I happened to be one of the pioneer students. Which means I am older than many of you here today in Ahmadiyya. I am a lover and friend of Ahmadiyya and I will continue to be lover and friend of Ahmadiyya until I die.
“During this period, I came across an Ahmadiyya member who still remains a good friend till today. He gave me some books written by Ahmadiyya scholars to assist me in my studies of Islam in the university. The nine books he gave me helped me a great deal.
“Nobody can decide who is a Muslim among us, except Allah who created all of us can say who is a Muslim or not. Once you profess the Kalimah, you are adjudged to be a Muslim.
“Ahmadiyya community is in the forefront of propagation of Islam, the resources they commit in different programmes is unprecedented. They are so organized, very disciplined, so hardworking. I also receive several Ahmadiyya publications on regular basis.
Muhammad, has expressed his love for Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat saying he would continue to be lover and friend of the jamaat till he dies.
NASFAT holds conference in Ghana •It’s worth multi million naira bilateral relations—Ambassador •Aregbesola hails •Only unity can grow the Ummah’
Muslims have been urged to personify the characters and traits of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) of love, care and unity.
This was the message of the lecture delivered by Sheikh FaozulRahman AlHassan at the 4th biennial conference organised by Nasru-Lahi-l-Fatih Society, NASFAT, held in Accra, Ghana last weekend. Speaking on “Managing the Expansion of Dawah, Sheikh Hassan said Muslims should show more unity in all activities in order to grow the Ummah.
“As Ummah, we need to work collectively, share good practices and utilise our talents maximally to make progress. What we do is more important than what we say and we must practice the true teachings of Islam.”
The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Abdul-Wasiu Omotunde-Young, commended NASFAT for its giant strides so far in the area of Dawah, education, economic empowerment among others urging NASFAT’s management to remain focused by inviting people to all that is good.
In his address, the President of NASFAT, Engr. Kamil Bolarinwa said that diversity should not in any way undermine the practice and observance of our religion. “We need to be models of positive values such as tolerance, peace, justice, equity, respect for others, integrity and the likes.”
He called on Muslim elites to do more for Islam. “NASFAT is committed to continuing quality education in all areas. And that’s why we set up Fountain University and make it one of the best in the world among other beneficial projects.”
Also speaking at the event, Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Amb. Femi Abikoye said he was full of joy for having such a huge conference in Ghana.
“Ghana is a second home to millions of Nigerians with over four million Nigerians in Ghana. We have a lot of areas of collaboration. NASFAT has done several million naira worth of bilateral relations with this conference. You have also done well in improving the social-economic, trade, investment and religious relationship.” Abikoye concluded.
Alhaji Abdul-Lateef Olasupo, NASFAT’s BOT Chairman in his welcome address urged members to continue to serve Allah through service to humanity with their resources. “We must continually strive to be enthusiastic missionaries, share the good values and develop the distinguishing competencies in members.”
This was the message of the lecture delivered by Sheikh FaozulRahman AlHassan at the 4th biennial conference organised by Nasru-Lahi-l-Fatih Society, NASFAT, held in Accra, Ghana last weekend. Speaking on “Managing the Expansion of Dawah, Sheikh Hassan said Muslims should show more unity in all activities in order to grow the Ummah.
“As Ummah, we need to work collectively, share good practices and utilise our talents maximally to make progress. What we do is more important than what we say and we must practice the true teachings of Islam.”
The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Abdul-Wasiu Omotunde-Young, commended NASFAT for its giant strides so far in the area of Dawah, education, economic empowerment among others urging NASFAT’s management to remain focused by inviting people to all that is good.
In his address, the President of NASFAT, Engr. Kamil Bolarinwa said that diversity should not in any way undermine the practice and observance of our religion. “We need to be models of positive values such as tolerance, peace, justice, equity, respect for others, integrity and the likes.”
He called on Muslim elites to do more for Islam. “NASFAT is committed to continuing quality education in all areas. And that’s why we set up Fountain University and make it one of the best in the world among other beneficial projects.”
Also speaking at the event, Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Amb. Femi Abikoye said he was full of joy for having such a huge conference in Ghana.
“Ghana is a second home to millions of Nigerians with over four million Nigerians in Ghana. We have a lot of areas of collaboration. NASFAT has done several million naira worth of bilateral relations with this conference. You have also done well in improving the social-economic, trade, investment and religious relationship.” Abikoye concluded.
Alhaji Abdul-Lateef Olasupo, NASFAT’s BOT Chairman in his welcome address urged members to continue to serve Allah through service to humanity with their resources. “We must continually strive to be enthusiastic missionaries, share the good values and develop the distinguishing competencies in members.”
Over 35,000 storm Ilaro for Ahmadiyya convention •'Lets reform ourselves with ‘Love for all, hatred for none’'
The site was Jamia
Ahmdiyya, Ilaro, Ogun State, venue of the 65th Jalsa Salana, (annual
convention) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Nigeria. There was only one
route to all motorists, motorcyclists, and commuters. The entire Owode
town was last Friday, turned into a Makkah of some sort, with thousands
of Muslims finding their way through to the venue of the event. Inter
state chartered buses conveyed people to the venue in droves. In no
time, the over three hundred tents were filled. It was gathered that
over 35,000 Muslims registered for the3-day event.
At the opening ceremony, the Amir of the group, Dr. Mashuud Fashola inspected guards of honour mounted by the majlis Khuddam and then proceeded to raise the flag of Ahmadiyya, flying it alongside the Green-white-Green.
Dr Fashola while delivering his Friday Sermon at the Jumaat service said moral re-orientation of all Nigerians was crystal to social-political and economic emancipation of the country.
According to him, by refraining from moral reformation, the country might suffer from socio-political benefits adding, “evil and calamities descend on earth not because of the difference on religions or sects, but on account of evils that men do on earth.”
Also, presenting the main lecture of the event with the theme: “Social, Political and Economic Emancipation through Moral Re-orientation” the Naibul Amirl South West, Barrister AbdulAzeez Olatoye said absence of peace, lack of home training, decline in the ethical values and good conduct, moral decadence, corruption among others are some of the social retardations in the country. He called on all Muslims to follow the footsteps of the Prophet and imbibe the Ahmadiyya’s message of ‘Love for all and hatred for none’.
Highlights of the event were the presentation of awards to some members who excelled in their areas of studies as well as solemnisation of marriages. Four members who bagged Ph.D including Dr. Qasim Akinreti, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos Chapter were honoured with ‘Award of excellence’, nine others were also honoured for obtaining Masters degrees in their various areas of studies. Also, mass marriages were also conducted for no fewer than 18 members.
At the opening ceremony, the Amir of the group, Dr. Mashuud Fashola inspected guards of honour mounted by the majlis Khuddam and then proceeded to raise the flag of Ahmadiyya, flying it alongside the Green-white-Green.
Dr Fashola while delivering his Friday Sermon at the Jumaat service said moral re-orientation of all Nigerians was crystal to social-political and economic emancipation of the country.
According to him, by refraining from moral reformation, the country might suffer from socio-political benefits adding, “evil and calamities descend on earth not because of the difference on religions or sects, but on account of evils that men do on earth.”
Also, presenting the main lecture of the event with the theme: “Social, Political and Economic Emancipation through Moral Re-orientation” the Naibul Amirl South West, Barrister AbdulAzeez Olatoye said absence of peace, lack of home training, decline in the ethical values and good conduct, moral decadence, corruption among others are some of the social retardations in the country. He called on all Muslims to follow the footsteps of the Prophet and imbibe the Ahmadiyya’s message of ‘Love for all and hatred for none’.
Highlights of the event were the presentation of awards to some members who excelled in their areas of studies as well as solemnisation of marriages. Four members who bagged Ph.D including Dr. Qasim Akinreti, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos Chapter were honoured with ‘Award of excellence’, nine others were also honoured for obtaining Masters degrees in their various areas of studies. Also, mass marriages were also conducted for no fewer than 18 members.
Appointments of Imams must be based on knowledge— League of Imams
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land; Edo and Delta States as well as distinguished scholars of Islamic Studies and other stakeholders from the region recently rose from a two-day conference with a resolve that appointment of Imams and other Mosques officials must henceforth be strictly based on knowledge of Islam just as the body also condemned the intolerance by non-Muslim on the use of hijab which it described as primary Islamic values.
The conference which was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta Ogun State, recently was jointly declared open by Governor Ibikunle Amosun and Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, who also represented the President.
According to the communique of the meeting, the leaders stated:
“It is imperative for elite and traditional Islamic scholars to synergise for the common benefit of the ummah. What is fundamental for all is taqwa.
“By subscribing to the philosophy of inclusiveness, Muslims must deepen their tolerance to cohabit peacefully with one another as well as with people of other faiths.
“Since Nigeria supposedly operates a democracy, it is incumbent on all Muslims to have a functional understanding of this. This is to enable us make consistent case for full observance of democratic values across all facets of life of the citizens especially as they conform to the nation’s constitution. “The conference therefore condemns uninformed official intolerance of primary religious values like women’s use of hijab as recently exemplified by otherwise civilised Nigerian Law School.
“As a good strategy for growth and development, the ummah must make conscious efforts to make Islamic education attractive to enable us replicate many more people with knowledge and exemplary behavior in line with the quranic assertion that muslims are the best among humans.
“Appointment of Imams and other mosque officials must henceforth be strictly predicated on knowledge of Islam and other variables as prescribed by the orthodox doctrine of Islam based on the Qur’an and the Hadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, SAW.
Highlight of the event was the official installation of Alhaji Sarafa Tunji Isola, former Minister of Solid Minerals, as the Baba Adinni of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States before the full glare of all conferees and special guests including former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The event also featured goodwill messages from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, former President, Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo; President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar represented by the Secretary-General, NSCIA, Prof Is’haq Oloyede; Ooni of Ife, Oba Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi; President of the Muslims of the Southwest of Nigeria, MUSWEN, Alhaji S O B Babalola represented by the Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, Prof D O S Noibi; Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Daud Makanjuola; President Nawairudeen Grammar School, Abeokuta, Alhaji Najimdeen Awodele and Iya Suna of Ogun State, Alhaja Bisi Edionseri.
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