MUSWEN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Ogun Deputy Governor, Olowu call for Muslim unity
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
Oba Matemilola, who is also the President-General of the Ogun State Muslim Council, pledged to sustain efforts to bring together stakeholders in the state’s Muslim community, noting that mutual understanding and respect for individual differences were essential to achieving lasting unity.
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Adeola Matemilola, have called on Muslims to embrace unity, strengthen cooperation and work collectively for the progress and development of the Islamic Ummah.
They made the call on Thursday November 5, 2026 while receiving separate courtesy visits from a delegation of the Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria (MUSWEN), led by its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The visits were part of activities ahead of MUSWEN’s 11th General Assembly scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State.
During the visits to the Deputy Governor’s Office and the Olowu Palace, Oladejo announced that his tenure as MUSWEN President would end at the forthcoming General Assembly.
He subsequently introduced the organisation’s Deputy President I, Alhaji Rafiu Adisa Ebiti, as his successor and incoming president.
Salako-Oyedele commended Oladejo for his commitment and contributions to MUSWEN since assuming office, praying that Allah would reward his efforts abundantly.
She also wished him success in his future endeavours and expressed optimism that the incoming leadership would consolidate on the achievements of the outgoing administration.
The Deputy Governor further pledged her support for MUSWEN’s Endowment Fund following discussions with the delegation on the initiative.
She promised to mobilise additional support towards actualising the fund, which is designed to finance youth development programmes, provide welfare assistance to vulnerable and less privileged members of society, and support other humanitarian activities.
Salako-Oyedele stressed that unity and collective commitment were essential to advancing the interests of Muslims and ensuring the continued development of the Ummah.
At the Olowu Palace, the monarch also emphasised the need for unity among Muslims, particularly in Ogun State.
Oba Matemilola, who is also the President-General of the Ogun State Muslim Council, pledged to sustain efforts to bring together stakeholders in the state’s Muslim community, noting that mutual understanding and respect for individual differences were essential to achieving lasting unity.
He observed that although differences might exist among individuals and groups, patience, dialogue and unity of purpose would enable Muslims in the state to overcome their divisions and speak with one voice.
The monarch’s appeal underscored the importance of collective responsibility and constructive engagement in strengthening the Muslim community.
Members of the delegation included Ebiti; MUSWEN Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas; Chairman of its Media and Publicity Committee, Alhaji Mikail Adegoke Mumuni; Secretary of the Ogun State Muslim Council, Alhaji Kamal Akintunde; and the Council’s Publicity Secretary and Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Hassan Akinkule.
