President Muhammadu Buhari, his eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Dr AbdulRauf Wale Babalakin, HRH Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and other eminent personalities are expected to lead prominent Islamic leaders to Ibadan-Oyo State for the 10th anniversary grand finale/fund raising of N5bn International Islamic Centre for the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN).
According to Alhaji Yisa Abdulkareem, Chairman, MUSWEN 10th year anniversary, Oyo State Governor Ishaq Ajimobi will host his colleagues from Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Ekiti and Ondo states.
Speaking on the long list of Special Guests of Honour, Abdulkareem said the Chairman of the occasion is Dr Wale Babalakin SAN while Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President Dangote Group of Companies will be the Chief Launcher.
“The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, will deliver a key note speech on the theme of the 10th year anniversary; Stronger Ummah, Greater Nation, while Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo will be the Royal father of the Day.”
He said other highlights of the day include presentation of a book on “Islam In Yoruba land’’ gotten from the papers collated during the international conference as part of MUSWEN’s month-long activities.
Other guests expected at the occasion include the Senate President Bukola Saraki, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Lasun, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiala, House Leader, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, Alhaji Sulaiman Adegunwa and Admiral Jubrila Ayinla.
The event slated for International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State will start from 10.00am with Dr Sakariyau Babalola, MUSWEN President receiving all guests while Prof. Dawud Noibi, MUSWEN Executive Secretary as Chief Host.
Other dignitaries expected at the launching include Alhaji Daud Makanjuola, Aare Musulumi of Yoruba-land including Edo and Delta states, the League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba land and other Islamic titled holders, Islamic groups and Envoys of Arab-speaking nations.
He said Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ojaja II and Ooni of Ife and Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebu-land are the Royal Guests of Honour.
Abdulkareem said that the Multi-purpose International Centre will be the first of its kind in Africa as it contains all facilities of international standard.
