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National Mosque Abuja Appoints First Igbo Imam

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October 18, 2024
Professor Ilyas Usman, Imam, National Mosque Abuja
Professor Ilyas Usman, Imam, National Mosque Abuja

National Mosque Abuja Appoints First Igbo Imam

The management of the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Prof. Iliyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim appointed Imam of the mosque.

The Arabic Professor will now support the two active Imams, Prof. Ibrahim Makari and Prof. Muhammad Kabir, in the rotational conduct of the Juma’ah and daily congregational prayers while the fourth Imam, Sheikh Ahmad Onilewura from the Southwest Nigeria, who has not been leading prayers for a long time because he is indisposed.

The appointment of Prof. Usman has been widely celebrated by the Muslim community, particularly among the South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON).

In a statement, SEMON who congratulated Prof. Usman described the appointment as a reflection of his dedication to Islamic scholarship and leadership.

The group emphasised that the appointment is not only a significant personal achievement for the new Imam but also a divine responsibility to lead the Muslim community in worship and service to Allah.

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The body also highlighted the inclusiveness of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of the President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.

SEMON expressed hope that Prof. Usman’s appointment would uplift the Igbo Muslim community and promote unity within the broader Nigerian Muslim population.

Muslims across the country are expected to gather at the Abuja National Mosque today to witness this historic occasion.

 

The statement read, “We the South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON), extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Ilyasu Usman on your recent appointment as an Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja.

 

“This prestigious role is not only a testament to your unwavering dedication and scholarly excellence but also a divine blessing and responsibility to lead the Ummah in worship and service to Allah.

 

“We pray that Allah (SWT) grants you the wisdom, strength, and steadfastness to discharge this sacred duty with diligence, integrity, and humility. May your leadership inspire unity, peace, and piety.”

 

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