Security

“I Will Continue to Support Security Agencies To Get Rid of Crime in Nigeria”- Aare Musulumi

By Web News 720

Aare Musulumi of Yoruba land, Edo and Delta states, Alhaji Dawuud Akinola has promised to always support security agencies in their efforts at ensuring crime free society.

The Aare Musulumi made the promise when he played host to the Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu at a reception in his residence, Ibadan.

Alhaji Akinola commended the Oyo CP for his efforts at ridding the state of unscrupulous elements since his deployment to Oyo state.

He said there was the need for relevant stakeholders to complement the efforts of the police and other security agencies, hence his total commitment to supporting the Nation’s security apparatus.

Alhaji Akinlola urged the CP not to relent in securing the lives and property of the citizenry.

In a remark, the CP appreciate the Aare Musulumi for the gesture.

CP Enwonwu vowed that the Oyo police command would not rest on it’s oars to making the state ‘crime free’.

Oluwakayode Banjo

News

Aare Musulumi installed as Asiwaju of Akinyele

By Web News 1464

Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Dawud Akinola has been installed as Asiwaju of Akinyele Local Government.

The installation was done by traditional council of Akinyele Local Government at Mele Muku Village.

While performing the installation, Chairman, Akinyele Traditional Council and Onijaye of Ijaye, Oba Lasisi Akano described Aare as a consummate leader and a philanthropist of note who had contributed immensely to the development of humanity as well as his root in the council.

In a remark, Chairman, Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Taoheed Adedigba congratulated the new title holder and said Alhaji Akinola deserved the honour as he remains one of the rising stars of Akinyele, whose impacts had been felt for decades.

The new Asiwaju of Akinyele Local Government, Alhaji Aare Dawud Akinola appreciated the honour and gave an assurance that he would not relent in his efforts at improving the lives of the less privileged people. 

He promised to build a primary and secondary school as well a vocational centre on hectares of land already acquired at his home village, Mele in Akinyele Local Government. 

The programme also witnessed the turbaning of Alhaji Qazim Badmus as the Chief Imam of Mele by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland and Grand Imam of Oyo state, Sheikh Abubakri Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere.

Dignitaries at the occasion included Vice Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board, (Muslim Wing), Dr Ibrahim Adebolu, Oniroko of Iroko, Oba Abioye Opeola, a popular Islamic preacher, Khalifah Dhikrulah Agbarajetioluwa, founder, Isokan Islam Society, Alhaji Abdulah Ojasope-Olaore, a business tycoon, Alhaja Romoke Lahaola and Iyalode Adeen Melemuku, Alhaja Tayyibat Lateef.

Ridwan Fasasi

Religion

Salah: Aare Musulumi Urges Muslims to Comply with Covid-19 Precautionary Measures

By Web News 1004

Ahead of tomorrow’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration across the world, the Aare Musulumi of Yoruba Land, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola has advised Muslims faithful to adhere strictly to all Covid-19 protocols at worship centres. 

The Aare Musulumi gave the advice while receiving the Oyo state directorate of the National Orientation Agency, NOA in his house in Ibadan during an advocacy visit. 

Alhaji Akinola who was disturbed by the spike in the cases of coronavirus in Nigeria in recent weeks appealed to Muslims in the state to observe their Eid at homes or central mosques close to them with proper adherence to the use of face mask, hand washing and physical distancing. 

He said the Federal government’s continuous appeal for Nigerians to observe all precautions against the spread of Covid-19 was to ensure the safety of every citizen which he said should be maintained by members of the public. 

Alhaji Akinola also called on the Federal and state governments to intensify efforts at increasing testing capacity, create more isolation centres and upgrade health facilities to cater for the treatment of the people. 

Earlier, Oyo state Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Dolapo Dosunmu said the purpose of the visit was to partner the office of the Aare Musulumi of Yoruba land to enlighten Muslims on the need to observe Covid-19 precautions during Salah. 

Mrs Dosunmu called on religious leaders to continue to teach their congregants the importance of wearing face mask and physical distancing to curb the spread of the virus. 

Mosope Kehinde