January 31 2024
The Amir sahib Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria Alh. (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunso AbdulAzeez sahib paid a courtesy visit to His Execllency, Governor Ahmed Sule in his office, in Lafia, Nassarawa State.
The Amir sahib congratulated the Governor on his reelection into the office and the subsequent triumph as pronounced by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Alh. Alatoye sahib showered praise on the Governor for his continuous support for the service of Islam in mosque building, other activities, and for the Jama’at Ahmadiyya.
Amir sahib spoke about Islam as a religion of peace, and maintained that it prohibits all forms of violence and encourages peaceful coexistence.
He condemned all forms of killing in the name of religion and noted that those who act this, do not represent Islamic values.
The Governor was informed about the Minaret International University, Ikirun, which shall be opened very soon by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Insha’aAllah. This, in itself shows the commitment of the Ahmadiyya to education as it has established several other schools across the country.
The Amir sahib invited His Excellency as Special Guest of Honor to the 70th Jalsa Salana Nigeria which shall hold in December 2024 at Ilaro, Ogun State.
The Amir sahib also invited the Governor as Special Guest of Honour to the Majlis Khudammul Ahmadiyya Nigeria Ijtema and Majlis Ansarullah Nigeria Ijtema which shall hold in Abuja in April and September respectively Insha’aAllah.
The Governor appreciates the visit of the Amir sahib and leadership of the Jama’at. He commended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at for its service to Islam and Humanity.
The Governor promised to be available for some of the programmes he has been invited to by the Amir sahib.
The Amir sahib at the visitation, was joined by the Missionary in Charge sahib, Maulvi Adnan Tahir, Naibeen Amir Finance and Administration; Alhaj Mufadhil Bankole, and Dr. Abdul Lateef Busari sahib; Naib Amir Tabligh and Tajneed, the Abuja Circuit President, Alhaj Ahmed Sanusi, the Central Missionary Abuja; Maulvi Nasir Mahmud sahib, Central Missionary Nassarawa, Maulvi Abdus Salam Olayinka sahib, Al-Haafidh Sulayman Kuku sahib and other respected members of the Jama’at.
