Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Muslim Alumni, MAPAMA, will hold its national convention in Ibadan at the weekend.
The two-day event is scheduled for Saturday November 23 and Sunday November 24, 2019 at the Bodija Estate Islamic Centre, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The theme of the convention is “Economic Security as a Solution to National Insecurity.”
The event is expected to attract dignitaries from all walks of life.
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, will chair the occasion while former Governor of Ogun State and Senator, Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Ikleel Ibikunle Amosun, a member of MAPAMA, is the Special Guest of Honour.
Alhaji Waheed Kadiri, a foremost town planner and Chairman, Board of Trustees of MAPAMA is the chief host.
The Rector, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Dr Samson Odedina; President, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Alumni Association, MAPALUM, Alhaji H.O Ayoade and Chairman, MAPOLY Muslim Community, Alhaji Olalekan Oseni, will also grace the event.
Brig. Gen. Muhammed Ibn Umar Adeka (rtd) and Dr Abideen Olaiya of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, FUNAAB, will x-ray the theme as the association seeks to arrive at fine blend of solutions for personal and national security.
Others expected at the occasion include Head, Media and Public Relations, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Alhaji Abdur- Rahman Balogun; Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Barrister Mutiu Agboke; Rector, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi; Chairman, Oyo State Muslim Community; Alhaji Isiaq Kunle Sanni, and other Muslim alumni associations among others.
In a statement, President, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Muslim Alumni, MAPAMA, Alhaji Taofik Salako said the national convention is a festival of brotherly love and a melting point of ideas with members across various disciplines and generations exchanging ideas on personal and national growth and development.
He noted that the theme was carefully chosen for its national importance and personal benefit, adding that the convention would provide meaningful insights that should lead to greater fulfilment for participants, the association and Nigeria as a whole.
