The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has congratulated the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Emeritus Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, on his 72nd birthday, praising his contributions to Islamic affairs, education and national development.
In a congratulatory message by its National President, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the MMPN described Oloyede as a renowned scholar whose years of service in academia, public administration and global Islamic affairs had left an indelible mark on the Muslim community within and outside the country.
According to the group, Oloyede had continued to serve the Muslim community and the country through his wealth of knowledge, experience and dedication to duty.
The MMPN commended the immediate past Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin for his commitment to education and his efforts to promote Islamic values and strengthen Muslim institutions.
According to MMPN, his contributions go beyond the positions he has held, reflecting his commitment to education, religious affairs, mentorship and the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
The MMPN also recollected Oloyede’s role in representing Muslim interests and engaging with issues affecting the community and the country at large.
The group prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the celebrant good health, wisdom and more years of service to Islam, Nigeria and humanity.
It urged younger Muslims, especially those interested in education, journalism and public service, to learn from Oloyede’s dedication to scholarship and his years of selfless service to mankind.
The MMPN wished the NSCIA Secretary-General a happy birthday, praying that Allah would continue to guide and strengthen him in his service to the Muslim community and the nation.
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