Tinubu, Sultan of Sokoto and Zulum Expected in Ibadan as MUSWEN Prepares for Major Leadership Change

President Bola Tinubu, Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar III, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and governors from Nigeria’s six South-West states are expected to attend the 11th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria (MUSWEN) in Ibadan, Oyo State.

MUSWEN President Rasaki Oladejo announced the expected attendance during a press conference held in Ibadan on Thursday ahead of the assembly, scheduled for Sunday at the University of Ibadan Mosque Auditorium.

The Sultan, who is also President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, will attend as Special Guest of Honour, while Governor Zulum is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.

Oladejo said the organisation was expecting dignitaries from across the country, including Tinubu and the governors of Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states.

MUSWEN to Begin Leadership Transition After Six Years

The assembly will also mark a change in the organisation’s leadership following the completion of Oladejo’s six-year tenure as president.

He announced Rafiu Adisa as his successor, with Thabit Sonaike and Jamiu Ekungba selected as Deputy Presidents I and II respectively.

According to Oladejo, the Central Working Committee approved the recommendations submitted by the Shura Committee on the incoming leadership.

He congratulated the new administration and appealed to members and Muslim communities across the South-West to support the incoming executives, just as they had supported the outgoing leadership.

Endowment Fund Reaches N437 Million

Presenting an account of his administration’s activities over the past six years, Oladejo disclosed that MUSWEN’s Endowment Fund had increased to N437 million as of October 21, 2026.

He expressed confidence that the incoming leadership would grow the fund to N1 billion.

The organisation also recorded a financial surplus of N52.963 million in 2025, compared with N44.443 million in 2024, representing an increase of approximately 19 per cent.

Oladejo said the audited financial statements for 2025 would be presented to members during Sunday’s General Assembly.

MUSWEN Donates N50 Million to Borno Flood Victims

Oladejo recalled the organisation’s contribution of N50 million to support people affected by the devastating floods in Borno State in 2024.

The donation, coordinated by Fola Adeola, was presented to the state’s Deputy Governor as part of MUSWEN’s response to the disaster.

He also highlighted the work of the organisation’s Mediation and Reconciliation Committee, which intervened in religious leadership disputes in Osun, Ondo and Lagos states.

One of the cases involved a prolonged crisis that resulted in the closure of the Ikare-Akoko Central Mosque for more than three years.

Oladejo commended Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for directing that the mosque be reopened.

Scholarships Announced for 12 Female Medical Students

MUSWEN will award scholarships to 12 female medical students under the Sultan Abubakar Female Medical Student Scholarship Scheme during the assembly.

The beneficiaries will include two students from each of the six South-West states.

Oladejo also announced plans to provide 120 bursaries in 2027, with the organisation targeting an annual total of 600 bursaries in the long term.

Oladejo Urges Muslims to Participate in 2027 Elections

The outgoing president called on Muslims across the South-West to participate actively in the 2027 general elections and vote for candidates committed to justice, fairness and compassionate leadership.

He described leadership as a sacred trust and said voters’ decisions would influence the future of their communities and the country.

Oladejo urged Muslims to turn out in large numbers and support candidates who would govern according to those principles.

MUSWEN Represents Muslim Communities Across Six States

The Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria is an umbrella organisation representing Muslim communities in Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states.

Its membership includes Islamic organisations, the League of Imams and Alfas, community leaders, professionals, women and youth groups.

The organisation works on issues relating to Islamic affairs and the welfare of Muslims across the region and is a principal constituent of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.