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Be Good Ambassadors to Islám, NASFAT – Worldwide President Told Abuja New Exco
The newly inaugurated members of the
Abuja branch executive of the Faith-based
organisation, Nasirul-Lahi-I-Faith Society of
Nigeria (NASFAT) have been charged to be
good ambassadors of Islam, NASFAT and to
serve the society with the fear of Allah in
order to ensure outstanding success within
the next two years.
The Worldwide President, Engr. Kamil Yomi
Bolarinwa who was represented by the
National Vice President II, Alhaji Abdulrauf Ayodeji made this appeal in Abuja on Sunday during the inauguration of new executive for Abuja branch of the society.
According to him, all leaders would give account of their stewardships on the Day of Judgement, added that the tasks before the new exco are enormous, that they should bear in minds that they are going to be Faced with challenges.
“The tasks before you are challenging and you must bear in mind that you are going to be faced with lots of challenges on your ways. Some will insult you, some will abuse you, but I want to advise you don’t be discouraged. This is a selfless service to Allah and it is only Almighty Allah that can reward you.”
He charged the newly inaugurated executive
to be apolitical saying that NASFAT is a
religious organisation guided by constitution
and it is purely stated in the constitution to
be apolitical.
He said: “If NASFAT had been involving
itself in politics, the name of the
organisation would have been rubbished by
now; we do personal contributions to
achieve all we have achieved today, we
rejected money from government and that is
the reason why the organisation has
maintained its standpoint today.”
He however warned that nobody should use
the name of the organisation for personal
gains or what is not contained in its
constitution.
Earlier in his welcome address, the zonal
chairman, Barr. S. O. Q. Giwa expressed
gratitude to the outgoing members of the
executive and the entire members for their
support and contribution to the progress of
NASFAT, he enjoined the new executive to
ensure prompt and adequate information
dissemination to members on regular basis.
This, according to him, would encourage
members to always cooperate and support
various programmes of the society.
The outgoing chairman, Dr Nasir Raji while
handing over to the new executive he urged
the new chairman and other members to
always act according to the constitution of
NASFAT.
In his response, the new chairman of the
Abuja branch, Alhaji Abdulganiy T. Balogun,
on behalf of other members expressed
gratitude for the opportunity given to them.
He also sought the support of the entire
members for outstanding success.
He said: “Our nominations and selections
were not by mistake but has been
predestined by Almighty Allah who has
assembled us today as the next team to
steer the affairs of the great society for the
next two years.
He therefore pledged on behave of other
members that, “As a team we would
continue to rely on the guidance and
support of Almighty Allah for the effective
utilisation of available opportunities to
achieve our common goals. We would
continue to rely on Him for solution to some
challenges that lies ahead of us.”
Balogun appreciates the Shura committee,
council of elders, zonal executive council
and branch mission board for making it a
reality. He equally noted that the immediate
past executive has added quality values to
what they met on ground, he said, “This is
no doubt a challenge for the new
executive.”
The zonal missioner of the branch, Imam
Sharafuden Aliagan prayed for the new
executive for Allah’s guidance, wisdom and
knowledge to succeed in the new task
before them.
Aliagan also prayed for the
members of the organisation, Nigeria as a
country and Muslims all over the world for
peace and tranquillity.
Other members of the branch executive are
Barr. Lukman Alawaye, Vice Chairman,
Okunola H. Abimbola branch Secretary, Mr
Ishola Taofeeq, Asst. Secretary, Alh. Muftau
- Abdulkareem, Financial Secretary, Hajia
Tawakalitu A. Kolawole, Treasurer, Mr. Bello
Abdulkabir, Public Relation Secretary.
Others are Brr. Oke Zikirullah, Legal
Secretary, Hajia Moriliat Ibiwumi Ajila,
Education Secretary, Hajia Ramat Omiride,
Women Affairs Secretary, Hajia Rizikah
Lawal, Children Affairs Secretary, Mr Lawal
Dauda Ayodele, Welfare Sec., Mr Sanni
Hakeem Babajide, Youth Sec. Abdulrahman
Okunade, Project Sec., Tijani Sunkanmi
Kabir, Business Sec., Nurudeen Bola Yekeen,
Internal Audit, Alh Isiyaka Shamsudeen
Security Sec., Abdulfatah Jimoh
Coorperative Sec., Alh Yisa Kazeem,
membership Sec., Pharm. Abdulateef
Adebayo, Health Service Sec., Alh. Tajudeen
Ibrahim Bisimillah, empowerment Sec.,
Adiatu Kazeem Adesina, Ex-officio, Alhaja
Amina Bukola Ajikobi, ex-officio and Shifau
Olukemi Musa, ex-officio
At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.
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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.
No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.
The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.
This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.
These were his words:
“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”
@primateayodele
Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.
Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.
In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.
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“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”
This has also been fulfilled.
The project ends decades search for investors, boosts Nigeria’s blue economy
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
Nigeria’s maritime sector is set for a major transformation following a landmark agreement involving the world’s largest container shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which has secured a 45-year concession to build, manage and operate a modern container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos.
The project, to be developed in partnership with Nigerdock, marks one of the most significant private sector investments in Nigeria’s port infrastructure in recent decades and is expected to strengthen the country’s role as a major maritime gateway in West and Central Africa.
For Nigeria, the agreement brings to close decades of efforts to attract large-scale investors to develop Snake Island Port, a strategically located maritime asset in Lagos.
Long-standing concession history
Snake Island’s maritime facilities date back several decades. In 1992, the Federal Government granted a 99-year concession for the island’s port and industrial facilities to Nigerdock, a major maritime engineering and logistics company.
Nigerdock was later privatised and is currently operated by the Jagal Group owned by Nigerian industrialist Maher Jarmakani.
Over the years, the Island Container Terminal fell into disrepair, requiring major rehabilitation and modernization to meet modern global shipping standards.
The new partnership with MSC is expected to transform the port into a state-of-the-art container handling facility capable of attracting larger vessels and increasing Nigeria’s cargo throughput capacity.
Buhari administration approved the project.
The investment framework for the Snake Island development was approved in May 2023 by the Federal Executive Council under then President Muhammadu Buhari.
The approval authorised total private investment of approximately $974.1 million for the project under a Public-Private Partnership structure, including the 45-year concession period.
At the same time, the Federal Government also approved two other major maritime infrastructure projects:
• Development of the Ondo Multipurpose Port in Ilaje, Ondo State, with $1.48 billion in private investment and a 50-year concession.
• Expansion and development of the Burutu Sea Port in Delta State, involving $1.2 billion in private investment and a 40-year concession.
These projects form part of Nigeria’s broader effort to develop its blue economy and expand maritime trade capacity.
Construction partners
Engineering and construction of the Snake Island container terminal will be handled by:
• ITB Nigeria Limited
• DEME Group
ITB Nigeria Limited is part of the Chagoury Group and owned by the Chagoury family, while DEME Group is a globally recognised Belgian marine engineering and dredging company with extensive experience in port construction.
MSC profile
Founded in 1970 by Italian shipping entrepreneur Gianluigi Aponte and his wife Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, MSC has grown from a single cargo vessel into the largest container shipping company in the world.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the company operates in more than 155 countries and serves over 500 ports worldwide, with a fleet of roughly 900 container ships and over 200,000 employees globally.
The MSC Group also operates major logistics and maritime businesses including inland logistics through Medlog, cruise tourism through MSC Cruises, and port terminal operations across several continents.
According to Forbes, the estimated net worth of MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte is about $43.9 billion as of February 2026, placing him among the world’s richest shipping magnates. The company remains privately owned by the Aponte family, with both founders holding equal ownership stakes.
Management comments
Speaking on the development, MSC Group President Diego Aponte said the company is committed to strengthening its operations in Nigeria and across Africa.
“We are proud to expand our presence in Nigeria through this important infrastructure project. The Snake Island terminal will enhance service delivery and improve port efficiency for our customers and partners in the region,”
Chief Executive Officer of Nigerdock, Maher Jarmakani, described the agreement as a major milestone for the Nigerian maritime sector.
“We are delighted to partner with MSC in developing a world-class container terminal that will enhance Nigeria’s logistics capabilities and support economic growth,” he said.
Economic impact
Industry analysts say the project could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy by expanding cargo handling capacity, reducing congestion at Lagos ports and attracting additional international shipping traffic.
The development is also expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs across maritime operations, logistics, transport services and port-related commercial activities.
Infrastructure expansion
Beyond the port development, plans are also underway for Nigeria’s first underwater tunnel, linking Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island through Snake Island and connecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway with the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway corridor through Badagry.
The tunnel project is expected to significantly improve freight movement and road connectivity between Lagos ports and national transport networks.
Strategic milestone
With the entry of MSC into the Snake Island development, industry observers say Nigeria is taking a significant step toward modernizing its maritime infrastructure and positioning itself as a regional hub for global shipping and trade.
For a project that has waited for decades for major international investors, the Snake Island concession represents a turning point in Nigeria’s port development strategy and a strong signal of global confidence in the country’s maritime future.
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
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