The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN, has organised a send-off and appreciation ceremony for its immediate past Executive Secretary, Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, at its secretariat in Ibadan.
The President of MUSWEN, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, commended Professor Yahya for serving the organisation with humility, wisdom and a strong commitment to unity.
Alhaji Oladejo said the event was not a farewell but an expression of love, respect and appreciation for a devoted servant of the Muslim Ummah.
He described the retired Executive Secretary as a leader whose tenure was marked by selfless service and unwavering dedication to unity.
In a sermon, the Immediate Past Chief Imam, University of Ibadan, Mr Abdur-Rahman Oloyede, urged Muslim leaders to confront the low level of education among Muslims.
Professor Oloyede called for greater empowerment of Muslim youths through education and entrepreneurial skills.
He expressed concern over the growing number of out-of-school children in Ibadan and called for urgent intervention.
The Pioneer Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, Professor Daud Noibi, reflected on the organisation’s growth and evolution.
He thanked Allah for guiding the leadership and staff of MUSWEN over the six-year tenure of the retiring Executive Secretary.
Speaking on behalf of the MUSWEN Secretariat, the Director of Finance and Accounts, Alhaji Wakil Olaniyi, said Professor Yahya assumed office at a critical period in the organisation’s history.
He said the former Executive Secretary displayed clarity of purpose and deep commitment to MUSWEN’s ideals.
In his response, Professor Muslih Yahya expressed gratitude to MUSWEN for the support he received during his tenure.
He pledged to continue contributing to the progress of the organisation and the Muslim community.
The new Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, Professor Wole Abbas, appreciated his predecessor’s service and promised to build on his legacy.