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