UPDATED: NSCIA expands executive council

NSCIA/HQ/PRS/113
Date: 21st Rabi-ul-Thani 1448 A.H. (3 Oct. 2026).

NSCIA Expands Executive Council

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of President General, His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has restructured and expanded its National Executive Council (NEC).

The development was part of the decisions reached during the General Assembly of the Council held in Abuja on Thursday 1st October, 2026.

The General Assembly, which was attended by Muslim leaders comprising of traditional leaders of Islamic faith, Chief Imams of the Central Mosques in 36 states and the FCT, approved the renewal and expansion of the National Executive Council of the NSCIA as follows:

I. Deputy Secretary-General (National) – Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji

II. Deputy Secretary-General (International) – Prof. Salisu Shehu

III. Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate) – Mr Abeny Mohammed (SAN)

IV. Deputy Secretary-General (Administration) – Dr Bala Muhammad

V. Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Dr Umar Jibrilu Gwandu

VI. Deputy Public Relations Officer (DPRO) – Hajia Sekinat Lawal

VII. Development Officer – Dr Mairo Mandara

VIII. Deputy Development Officer (Technical) – Arc Abdullahi Musa PenAbdul

IX. Family Affairs Officer – Prof. Fatimah Abdulkarim.

Signed:
Abbas Jimoh
Public Affairs Officer
NSCIA.