By Abdul Alli
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 W. 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.
Cross section of some new executive members of NASFAT Abuja Branch. From left is Alhaji AbdulGaniy Balogun (Branch Chairman), Barr. Lukman Alawaye (Vice Chairman), Okunola Abimbola ( Secretary), Muftau Abdulkareem (Financial Secretary), Tijani Kabir (Business Secretary), Ishola Taofeeq (Assistant Secretary), Kabir Bello (Public Relations Secretary), Barr. Oke Zikirullahi (Legal Secretary, Lawal Dauda(Welfare Secretary).
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 O. 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