Jama’at News

The respected Amir Sahib of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria graciously commissioned a new mosque in Uraka, Epe, Lagos State, a remarkable milestone in the spiritual advancement of the local community. Present at the blessed occasion were the esteemed Missionary-in-Charge, Maulvi Adnan Tahir Sahib; former Naib Amir (Special Duties), Alhaji Ahmed Al-Hassan Sahib; National Jaidad Secretary, Builder Towolawi Sahib; the Circuit President of Epe; Mr. I. O. Agbomeji; the Circuit Missionary, Muallim Saheed Mikail-Falade; along with other distinguished personalities of the Jama’at.

The Amir (National Head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alhaji (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez, while making his speech as the special guest of honour at the matriculation ceremony, reiterated that MITC is determined to produce graduates who will be job makers and not job seekers. Barr. Alatoye stated that MITC is a unique citadel of learning within the Ahmadiyya Community worldwide approved by the Supreme Head, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad with the sole aim of adding value to humanity in general. He appreciated the efforts of Nigeria branch of International Association of Ahmadi Architects and Engineers (IAAAE) headed by the Naib Amir (Deputy Head) Finance and Administration, Alhaji Mufadhil Bankole, for diligent and successful supervision of the Technical College project. His words: “Today is a day of joy for us within Nigeria Jama’at of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, starting a program by way of matriculation at Masroor International Technical College (MITC), a unique citadel of learning approval by our Supreme Head.  Courses to be offered are not theoretical studies but practical studies because we aim to provide sound technical education.” Our students will be trained to be technically and economically competent apart from being educationally competent.  The aims and objectives of the college is to ensure skills acquisition and empowerment.  Our graduates are expected to be job creators and not job seekers. Applications are open to qualified candidates of sound character and learning potentials irrespective of backgrounds, tribes, religions or languages.  In other words, admission is purely on merit.” “Knowledge in life is one of the best gifts Almighty Allah gave to humanity.  With knowledge we are all given abundance of privileges.  The knowledge that is given to humanity is beyond Artificial Intelligence.  AI will only replace those who are not technically sound and viable,” the Amir submitted.

The new Amir (National Head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria Alhaji AbdulAzeez Folorunso Alatoye has called for unalloyed teamwork, rededication and overwhelming support of the National Executive officers and members of the Muslim organization in an effort to achieve a successful and hitch free administration. Alhaji Alatoye who resumes office on Monday 1st July 2019 made the call at the handing over ceremony held at the National Headquarters of the organization in Ojokoro, Lagos. It would be recalled that the Supreme Head of Ahmadiyya Community worldwide appointed Barrister Alatoye after the last shoora to succeed Dr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola who had been at the helms of affairs for 15years. In his speech, the new Amir who is a lawyer and tax consultant by profession opined that his administration will consolidate on the achievements and legacies of the immediate past regime and improved on them. This, he said, can only be achieved through total commitment and cooperation of all members. He thanked the former Amir for giving him the opportunity to have served in the capacity of Naib Amir (Deputy Head) for years and believed the system and administration of the organization is a continuum. The Amir, therefore, urged the incoming national executive members to be ready for the enormous task ahead. According to him, “ I have to commend Dr. Fashola for successfully steering the ship of the Ahmadiyya community in Nigeria for 15years. I have known him to be a strong individual and a spiritual person who is also energetic. The Jamaat is always proud of him in all respect. No doubt, the position of the Amir is an enormous task. The head can only succeed with the collective support of everyone. The system of the organization is a continuity,” he concluded. Barrister Alatoye assured that the new regime will strive to improve on whatever is on the ground in the interest of the Jamaat and not for personal gains. Hence, he charged the executive officers and everyone to work positively going forward. He noted that “ mindset is how do we improve on what we are doing now. If you pick any concept, there would be many approaches to that concept. We need to reposition ourselves. I will also request that we reduce arguments on issues and most importantly, refer ambiguous issues to the spiritual Head of the Ahmadiyya community and His Holiness for guidance and clarification. We must implement all the instructions of Huzur Aqdas (May Allah be his Helper), the Amir counseled. In his speech, Dr. Fashola said the Muslim organization was in safe hands with the new Amir and promised to give his full support for a successful regime. ” Alhaji Alatoye is a blessed person by all standards. He is a man of discipline, a man of God and a prayer warrior. He has all the qualities and attributes of a good leader. I will give him all the support needed because he also supported me a lot,” he said. Other New officers Similarly, new officers have emerged in eight positions of the Jama’at for the next three years. The new officers are Barrister Muhammad Bashir Badr who succeeded Dr. Saheed Timehin as the National Secretary Tabligh (Preaching). Alhaji Mudathir Dada replaced Dr. Qasim Akinreti as the National Secretary Isha’at (Publications). Alhaji Abdul Ghaniy Idrees also handed over to Alhaji Mudathir Adefarati as the Finance Secretary while Alhaji Hassan Sunmonu took over from Alhaji Hussein Sunmonu as the National Secretary External Affairs. Engineer M.A Alli equally succeeded Alhaji Muili Olagunju as the National Secretary General Affairs and Alhaji Z. A Junaid handed over to Engineer Shakirudeen Abdussalam as the National Secretary Wasayya (Wills). Mr. Hussein King replaced Alhaji Muheeb Idrees as the Internal Auditor while Engineer Abdul Waheed Adeoye handed over to Engineer Imran Adeyemi as the National Audio-Visual Secretary. Among the dignitaries present at the ceremony include the Missionary In-charge Maulvi Afzal Ahmad Rauf; the Naib Amir, Northern zone Alhaji. Yaqeen Habeeb; Naib Amir Special Duties Alhaji Ahmed Alhassan and former Amir AMJN Alhaji Hussein Sunmonu.