Welfare

The Amir (National Head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria Alh. (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez, on Friday 7th November 2025, in continuation of his nationwide tour to assess Jamaat progress and Members’ welfare embarked on a working visit to the Ikoyi-Ile branch of the Jama’at. In his usual tradition, the Amir and his entourage visited the Chief Imam of Ikoyi-ile, Alhaj Yusuf Abdul Rasaki Akewusola. He appreciated the warm reception and good neighborliness accorded to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the town. He mentioned that the Ahmadiyya Community always preaches and stands for peaceful co-existence and strongly frowns at violent conduct in all respects. “We have come to pay homage to you and to thank you for your continuous support and cooperation with our members in Ikoyi Ile town. This is the hallmark of Islamic teachings in general.” Barr. Alatoye highlighted some of the achievements of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Nigeria, including pioneering efforts in the establishment of Muslim schools, medical services, and humanitarian services, among others. He noted that humanitarian services are provided to everyone without regard to ethnic groups, religious affiliations, or tribes. The Amir also appealed for unity among the Muslim ummah in Nigeria, devoid of enmity and hate speeches on social media. “Unity and oneness of the Muslim Ummah are highly essential globally at this trying period. This is not the time to discriminate against one another but to prioritize unity and the welfare of Muslim brothers and sisters.” In his remarks, the Chief Imam of Ikoyi Ile commended the various contributions and achievements of the Ahmadiyya Community in Nigeria. With sense of appreciation, he noted that the Ahmadiyya Community was his first employer when he was a teacher in Ijebu Oru, Ogun State. On unity among Muslim faithful in the country, he appreciated ceaseless efforts of Ahmadiyya community and mentioned that Muslim leaders and other stakeholders in the state have been holding strategic meetings to address the issue. Meanwhile, the Amir has admonished members of the Jama’at in Ikoyi Ile Circuit to remain prayerful and steadfast towards surmounting various challenges that may come their way. “Let us remain prayerful and steadfast in our quest to overcome our problems. Almighty God is always with us and answers our prayers all the time. We are all bound to face challenges, but these challenges always make us stronger and better. “ The National Head also requested members to always comply with the laid-down rules and regulations of the Jamaat and avert hatred in its entirety. The Amir further discussed the progress of the Jama’at in Nigeria, especially on the Minaret University project in Ikirun, Osun State. Among the entourage of Amir are: the Missionary in Incharge, Maulvi Adnan Tahir; the National General Secretary Alh. Ayelagbe Jabar, the Sadr (National President) Elders Forum Alhaj Dauda Raji; and National Jaidad (Property) Secretary Builder Bashirdeen Towolawi.

The Amir (National Head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria Respected Alhaj (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez, on Saturday 11th October 2025, paid an appreciation visit to His Royal Highness, the Ejeh of Ankpa, Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed Sadiq Yakub II at his palace, Ankpa, Kogi State. The Amir sahib noted that the purpose of the visit was to express sincere appreciation of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to His Royal Highness. Ejeh of Ankpa, the Chairman of Ankpa Traditional Council and Vice Chairman Igala Traditional Council for sustainability of the decades old love and mutual relationship between the Jamaat and his kingdom and to particularly thank His Highness for participation at the Jalsa Salana (National Conference) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of different countries, i.e 2025 United Kingdom Jalsa, 2025 Republic of Ghana Jalsa and 2024 Jalsa Salana of Nigeria . While thanking His Highness for his exemplary leadership and commitment to peaceful co-existence, the Amir used the opportunity to reiterate his usual appeal for mutual love, understanding, and unity of faith among Muslim faithful and not unnecessary attacks on each other on social media and other platforms. He enjoined Muslim Ummah to emulate the lifestyles of the Holy Prophet whose leadership prowess tempted his companions to stand up against the enemies of Islam. Alhaji Alatoye noted that some people had wrong notions that Ahmadis had a separate Holy Quran apart from the one revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Saw) and do not exalt the Holy Prophet. He informed the palace that those were false accusations as Ahmadis do not have a separate Quran and that Ahmadis believed the Holy Prophet as the seal of all prophets and best of mankind. He explained that the coming of the Promised Messiah (AS) should not cause any enmity or hatred among us because all Muslims without exception is expecting the advent of the Promised Messiah in line with the prophecy of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) The Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet are the only tools of guidance and direction for Ahmadis upon which explanations are based. Ahmadis globally are known for preaching the oneness of Allah, unity of Islam, and peaceful co-existence. Responding, His Royal Highness, the Ejeh of Ankpa appreciated the Amir for the visit and said he is always pleased to be and identify with true islam wherever it’s being preached or practised. He declared that “Ankpa is home to Ahmadiyya” and that before ascending the throne as Ejeh, he had on different occasions joined his predecessor who happens to be his father to attend UK Jalsa Salana. He promised to also be at forthcoming Nigeria Jamaat Jalsa by December 20th 2025 inshaAllah. Among the entourage of the respected Amir are the National General Secretary Alh. Jabar Ayelagbe, former Naib Amir (Nothern region) and Chairman Humanity First Nigeria, Dr. Y. A Habeeb, Maulvi Nasir Mahmood of Abuja Metropolis, Maulvi Nasir Khaleelur Rahman of Lokoja Circuit, Igala Circuit President; Malam Muhammed Murtala, Imam Kabeer Olowolayemo, among others.