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  • Future of law lies in ethics, technology, not just legal knowledge — Prof Yusuf Ali

    Future of law lies in ethics, technology, not just legal knowledge — Prof Yusuf Ali

    A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and legal luminary, Professor Yusuf Ali, has warned that the future of the legal profession will not belong to lawyers who merely know the law, but to those who combine sound legal knowledge with technological awareness and unwavering ethical discipline.

    Professor Ali said the legal profession is currently at a crossroads, with innovation advancing faster than regulation and technology increasingly testing ethical boundaries.

    He made the remarks in a keynote address delivered at the opening of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ibadan Branch 2025 Law Week, held on Monday at the Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

    The event, themed “Law, Ethics and Innovation: Sustaining the Future of Legal Practice,”* attracted members of the bench and bar, legal scholars, and other stakeholders.

    Speaking through Mutalubi Ojo, SAN, Professor Ali noted that the law, traditionally conservative and grounded in precedent and procedural rigidity, must now respond to the demands of a rapidly changing world. He described the theme of the Law Week as timely, urgent, and highly consequential.

    “The legal profession stands today at a crossroads. Innovation is accelerating faster than regulation. Technology is testing the borders of ethics, and the expectations of clients, institutions, and society are evolving at a breathtaking pace,” he said.

    He raised concerns about how the profession can preserve dignity, trust, and professionalism while embracing tools and technologies that will define the future of legal practice, stressing the need for deliberate, ethical, and visionary leadership.

    Professor Ali observed that legal systems worldwide are undergoing transformation, with artificial intelligence now deployed in document review, risk analysis, and due diligence, while courts increasingly adopt virtual hearings and electronic filing systems.

    He cautioned, however, that innovation in legal practice must be guided by ethics, warning that innovation without ethical discipline could erode trust, undermine fairness, and weaken the soul of the profession.

    “Technology can accelerate justice, but it can also entrench inequality. AI can analyse data, but it can also encode bias. Digital platforms can reduce delays but may weaken procedural fairness. Automated tools can simplify work but undermine critical reasoning,” he said.

    According to him, the future belongs not to lawyers who merely know the law, but to those who effectively integrate legal expertise, technological competence, and strong ethical values.

    He added that the future of legal practice in Nigeria will not emerge by chance but through deliberate action, ethical leadership, and courageous innovation, urging lawyers to embrace relevance, ethics, competence, and progress.

    In his goodwill message, the Oyo State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Abiodun Aikomo, emphasised the importance of professionalism, maturity, and values in the legal profession, especially amid technological disruption.

    He recalled a recent Supreme Court proceeding involving the 36 states, where some lawyers displayed conduct below the expected standards, stressing that ethics and decorum must not be compromised.

    Aikomo urged legal practitioners to take discussions on ethics, innovation, and information technology seriously, noting that the future of the profession depends on it.

    In her goodwill message, Nigeria’s first female lawyer, Folake Solanke, expressed her deep affection for the legal profession, describing it as the “one and only learned profession in the world”.

    However, she lamented that allegations of misconduct by some lawyers tarnish the profession’s reputation, affecting all its members. She emphasized the importance of eliminating corruption and misconduct, noting that it would be easy if every lawyer were committed to being corruption-free.

    Mama Solanke reminisced about the golden age of the legal profession, when lawyers prepared cases diligently and presented them confidently, knowing that judgments would be based on the law and facts. She prayed for a return to that era, when confidence and trust were extended to Nigerian lawyers and judges.

    She thanked the Nigerian Bar Association for lifting the ban on women wearing trousers and expressed gratitude for the recognition she has received from the legal community. 

  • Immigration flags off anti-corruption campaign at Lagos Port

    Immigration flags off anti-corruption campaign at Lagos Port

    The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday flagged off the fourth edition of its nationwide sensitisation anti-corruption campaign themed “Innovating for Transparency and Efficiency, Strengthening Service Delivery and Combating Corruption at the Apapa Port in Lagos.”

    Speaking during the campaign flag-off, the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, stated that technology innovations have reduced human interference, minimised delays, and curtailed opportunities for corruption.

    Nandap, who was represented by the Controller of Immigration, Lagos Port, Clementina Ogbudu, also said that through strict enforcement of ethical codes and disciplinary measures, the NIS has sent a strong message that corruption has no place in the Nigeria Immigration Service.

    According to her, “Distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, it is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome you all to this flag-off ceremony of our sensitization campaign themed” Innovating for Transparency and Efficiency: Strengthening Service Delivery and Combating Corruption through Reforms.”

    “This campaign is not just a slogan; it is a call to action. It reflects our collective resolve to build an Immigration Service that is modern, transparent, and efficient – one that stands as a bulwark against corruption and inefficiency, and one that delivers services with integrity and excellence.

    “In recent years, the Nigerian Immigration Service has embraced technology to simplify and secure its processes. From the automation of passport applications to the deployment of biometric systems at our borders, these innovations have reduced human interference, minimized delays, and curtailed opportunities for corruption.

    “By digitising our operations, we have not only enhanced transparency but also ensured that our services meet the expectations of citizens in a rapidly changing world.

    “We have also restructured our service centre to prioritize speed, fairness, and accountability. Citizens now experience shorter waiting times, clearer procedures, and improved customer service – hallmarks of an institution committed to efficiency. These reforms are proof that when systems are designed with transparency in mind, efficiency naturally follows.

    “Equally important has been our unwavering commitment to combating corruption. Through strict enforcement of ethical codes and disciplinary measures, we have sent a strong message: corruption has no place in the Nigeria Immigration Service.

    “Our officers are being trained and retrained to uphold integrity as the cornerstone of their duty. This campaign reinforces that message, reminding us all that transparency is not optional – it is essential.

    “Furthermore, we have strengthened collaboration with sister agencies, international partners, and civil society to ensure that our reforms are not only internal but also part of a wider national and global effort to combat corruption and enhance transparency.

    These partnerships, she said, “I have expanded our capacity, improved oversight, and aligned our service delivery with international best practices.

    “Today, as we flag off this campaign, I urge all officers, stakeholders, and citizens to join hands with us. Transparency is not the responsibility of one leader or one institution; it is the duty of all. Efficiency is not achieved by reforms alone; it is sustained by the commitment of each individual to do what is right. Together, we can build an Immigration Service that Nigerians are proud of —a service that is innovative, transparent, efficient, and incorruptible.

    “Let this campaign reinforce our journey towards excellence. Thank you, and may God bless the Nigeria Immigration Service, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    “Before I end my message, I would like to use this opportunity to acknowledge some of our colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty at Munguno, Tuga, and Luma, Borno, Kebbi, and Niger States, respectively, while on duty at their various field posts in some of the National Security Operations.

    “They were attacked by unknown gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram and ISWAP. Their dedication, service, and sacrifice remain a cornerstone of our collective mission. We honour their memory, and we stand with their families during this difficult time.

    “In recognition of their contributions, may I respectfully invite everyone to please rise as we observe a minute’s silence in their honour.”

    Other agencies at the event were officials of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and NAFDAC, among others.

  • Osun APC united behind Oyebamiji for 2026 governorship poll — Oyetola

    Osun APC united behind Oyebamiji for 2026 governorship poll — Oyetola

    The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has assured that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State are fully united and firmly backing the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 8, 2026, governorship election.

    Oyetola, who is also the leader of the APC in Osun State, gave the assurance when the Chairman of the APC 2026 Osun State Governorship Primary Committee and Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, paid him a courtesy visit at his Ileri Oluwa office in Osogbo.

    The delegation included members of the primary committee, among them the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

    Speaking during the visit, the minister described the APC in Osun as more cohesive than ever, stressing that the party is operating as a united family with a common objective of reclaiming the state from what he described as the poor governance of the current administration.

    “The APC in Osun State is fully united and solidly behind our governorship candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji,” Oyetola said. “Our collective resolve is to rescue Osun State and return it to the path of purposeful, people-oriented governance.”

    He attributed the party’s growing strength and unity to sustained leadership and strategic engagement across the state, noting that the APC has recorded significant growth under his leadership, with hundreds of thousands of new members joining from other political parties.

    According to him, the wave of defections includes notable political figures and serving federal lawmakers who have aligned with the APC’s vision for the state.

    Dr Oyetola expressed confidence in the ability of Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji to deliver effective leadership and good governance, adding that the party’s choice of candidate reflects its commitment to competence, integrity, and development-focused leadership.

    He also commended the APC national leadership for setting up a credible and experienced governorship primary committee, describing the visit by Governors Okpebholo, Aiyedatiwa, and other committee members as a clear demonstration of the party’s commitment to internal democracy.

  • Govt functionaries, others celebrate “The unity project Nigeria” at 6, laud convener

    Govt functionaries, others celebrate “The unity project Nigeria” at 6, laud convener

    Stakeholders, including government functionaries, have  celebrated “The Unity Project Nigeria” (TUPN), an initiative  that promotes national peace and unity as it marks its 6th anniversary, commending the organiser’s  commitment towads sustaining the initiative.

    They gave the commendation  at the just concluded 2025 Nigeria First Unity Summit, organised by  TUPN in Abuja.

    This year’s Unity Summit was held under the theme: “Peace, Unity and Security: A Collective Responsibility.”

     The event  brought together key stakeholders across government institutions, security agencies, traditional leadership structures, youth groups, and civil society to engage in  dialogue for sustainable peace and security in Nigeria.

    The stakeholders include Dr Musa Babayo, Chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Mohammed Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), Yusuf Tuggar, Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr Joseph Ochogwu  the Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR)m among others.

    The leaders in their goodwill messages congratulated the founder and convener of TUPN, Jennifer Serrano,for her love for Nigeria and  consistent dedication to promoting peace and unity through the initiative.

    Also, key speakers and resource persons at the event lauded  the convener for her   inclusive leadership style and her ability to convene diverse actors across sectors for constructive engagement on issues critical to Nigeria’s stability.

    They noted her work aligns strongly with  collective national efforts towards strengthening  unity, social cohesion, and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.

    Speaking on the vision of The Unity Project Nigeria, the convener said the summit reaffirmed her stance  that peace and security cannot be achieved by government alone, but require collective responsibility of  citizens, institutions, and communities.

    As The Unity Project Nigeria marks six years of impact, stakeholders expressed optimism that the initiative will continue to play a strategic role in shaping national conversations around unity, peacebuilding, and shared responsibility for security.

    Through platforms such as the Unity Summit, TUPN continues to provide a credible space for dialogue, policy reflection, youth engagement, and stakeholders collaboration aimed at ensuring that Nigeria remains peaceful, united and secured.

  • Iyin Aboyeji, Akin Akinpelu, Olori Boye-Ajayi others for TESS 2025

    Iyin Aboyeji, Akin Akinpelu, Olori Boye-Ajayi others for TESS 2025

    The Edge Series Summit (TESS) 2025 hosted by SwiftThink Foundation is set to inspire ideas, courage, and possibility in Lagos on Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

    Framed around the theme “Conversations That Shape Tomorrow,” the Summit gathers Africa’s thinkers, builders, and emerging leaders for an evening designed to spark clarity, collaboration, and future-focused action.

    Since its inception in 2014, The Edge Series has grown into a continental development ecosystem, impacting over 10,000 young Africans through leadership development, enterprise support, mentorship, and innovation-driven programming.

    According to ’Seyi Jolayemi (SDJ), Founder & CEO of SwiftThink Foundation, the Summit exists “to shape leaders who can think clearly, collaborate effectively, and build structures that outlive them.”

    TESS 2025 marks a renewed chapter for the platform, reinforcing its commitment to thought leadership, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving across Africa’s most critical sectors.

    Participants will engage in three curated panel conversations focused on digital systems and governance, leadership and entrepreneurial courage, and execution, performance, and work culture for a new Africa.

    The Summit will feature distinguished speakers, including Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Dr. Olori Boye-Ajayi, Prof. Akin Akinpelu, and Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin. TESS 2025 is proudly supported by Riverbank Technologies, Krystal Digital Solutions, Brass & Castle, Adler Technology, MyEarnify, Fidtech Global Engineering Resource, Bank 78 and Stringify.

  • Showunmi to Atiku, Obi: EFCC probes not a threat to democracy

    Showunmi to Atiku, Obi: EFCC probes not a threat to democracy

    Former spokesman for Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the build-up to the 2019 presidential election, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has said the arrest and investigation of former public officials by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other federal agencies should not be seen as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy or an attempt to suppress opposition leaders.

    Showunmi said the real danger to democracy lies in attempts by some political actors to present opposition status as immunity from arrest and prosecution for alleged offences.

    The former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State in the 2023 general elections made the remarks on Monday, reacting to concerns raised by leading opposition figures who on Sunday warned of an increasing threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy.

    The Nation reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Senate President David Mark, former APC National Chairman and ex-Edo State governor Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, PDP leader Chief Bode George and others had, in a joint statement, alleged that state institutions, particularly the EFCC, the Nigeria Police and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), were being used to intimidate and weaken opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    They also warned that Nigeria was drifting towards a de facto one-party state through pressure on opposition governors and political actors rather than through a transparent democratic process.

    However, in a statement to The Nation, Showunmi, who is the Convener of The Alternative, a movement advocating credible leadership, good governance, and accountability, said anti-corruption efforts are neither anti-opposition nor acts of persecution.

    He stressed that being in the opposition does not confer a licence to steal or protection from accountability, adding that investigation should not be mistaken for persecution.

    According to him, the EFCC and other anti-graft agencies are legally obligated to investigate allegations of economic and financial crimes.

    Showunmi said Nigeria must not sacrifice the rule of law for political convenience, noting that those with clean records have nothing to fear, while former public officials with questions to answer should do so before the law.

    He said, “Nigeria’s democracy is not under threat because public officials are being investigated. It is under threat when political actors attempt to weaponise opposition status as immunity from the law.

    “The Constitution mandates the state to abolish corruption and abuse of power. It does not create exemptions for opposition leaders, former office holders, or political coalitions. The only immunity recognised by law is limited and temporary, and it ends when a public officer leaves office.

    “Investigation is not persecution. The EFCC and other anti-graft agencies are legally bound to investigate allegations of economic and financial crimes. Investigation, arrest, and prosecution carried out within the law do not violate fundamental rights.

    “Calling an investigation victimisation does not make it so. What truly threatens Nigeria’s multiparty democracy is the attempt to intimidate or delegitimise anti-corruption institutions whenever probes involve politically exposed persons.

    “Democracy does not mean freedom from scrutiny. It means submission to the law, especially by those who once held public trust.”

  • Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ crosses N200 million in opening weekend

    Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ crosses N200 million in opening weekend

    Award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele’s latest film, “Behind The Scenes,” has made history as the biggest opening weekend of 2025, crossing over the N200 million mark in just one weekend.

    The feat further solidifies Akindele’s position as a box office powerhouse.

    According to the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, “Behind The Scenes” has broken five opening-weekend records, becoming the first Nollywood film this year to achieve such an impressive feat.

    The caption reads, “We call her the Queen of Box Office for a reason! Thank you, Nigeria, for showing up, filling cinemas, and spreading the word. Behind The Scenes crossed ₦200M in just one weekend, broke five opening-weekend records, and became the biggest opening of 2025! It’s your love that made this possible.”

    The film’s advanced screening on December 10 and 11 generated significant buzz among audiences, paving the way for its nationwide release on December 12.

    The film boasts an all-star cast, including Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, and Uche Montana, among others.

    Her previous film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” became Nollywood’s biggest opening weekend of all time, surpassing her earlier record set by “A Tribe Called Judah,” which opened with N113 million.

    “Everybody Loves Jenifa” went on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever, earning over N1.8 billion in Nigeria and additional revenue from international markets.

  • 42 bag First Class as Mountain Top University holds 7th convocation

    42 bag First Class as Mountain Top University holds 7th convocation

    • …Gov. Eno of Akwa Ibom state to deliver lecture

    No fewer than 42 students will graduate with First Class degrees as Mountain Top University (MTU) prepares to hold its 7th Convocation Ceremony alongside its 10th Anniversary celebrations.

    The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Elijah Adebowale Ayolabi, disclosed this at a press conference held on Monday, noting that the ceremony is scheduled for December 18 at the institution’s Multi-Purpose Hall.

    According to him, the convocation lecture, titled “Dream Big, Start Small, and God Will Lift You to the Highest Point Possible,” will be delivered by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Bassey Eno.

    A total of 346 students from the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes will be graduating. Of this number, 42 students earned First Class honours, 124 obtained Second Class Upper degrees, 102 graduated with Second Class Lower, while 14 received Third Class degrees.

    Miss Akinyemi Omolola Faith of the Department of Mathematics, who recorded a CGPA of 4.94, will be honoured as the Best Graduating Student for the 2024/2025 academic session.

    At the postgraduate level, 64 students will graduate, comprising nine PhD holders, 28 Master’s degree recipients, two MBA graduates, and 25 Postgraduate Diploma holders. The ceremony will also feature the first-ever doctoral hooding in the history of the institution.

    Activities lined up for the convocation and anniversary include a thanksgiving service, football match, open day, exhibition and fiesta, convocation play, doctoral hooding ceremony, Vice-Chancellor’s cocktail, as well as the convocation lecture and award ceremony.

    In a statement, the university said it currently has 37 fully accredited academic programmes across three colleges, with plans underway to establish Colleges of Law and Engineering. MTU also boasts a student population of about 2,000 drawn from across Nigeria and beyond, supported by over 200 academic and non-academic staff.

    The statement added that the institution has modern student hostels, with additional hostels providing a 1,000-bed capacity under construction, while the Folashade Olukoya Centre for Fine and Applied Arts is nearing completion. Campus facilities are also being expanded to meet standards comparable to those of leading European and American universities.

    Prof. Ayolabi further revealed that all MTU programmes visited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) during the last accreditation exercise received full accreditation.

    He noted that the university has also strengthened its research ecosystem in the past year through the Centre for Research, Innovation and Collaborations (CRIC).

    “At Mountain Top University, we believe that university education must go beyond academic certification. We are committed to the total development of the child — academically, morally, professionally, spiritually, and socially.

    “Our graduates are trained not only to excel intellectually but also to demonstrate integrity, leadership, entrepreneurial capacity, and civic responsibility. This philosophy explains the growing number of applicants seeking admission into MTU every year,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

  • Gunmen abduct 18 passengers in Edo

    Gunmen abduct 18 passengers in Edo

    About 18 passengers have been kidnapped along the Benin-Akure highway, near Obarenren village, Ovia North East local government area.

    The kidnappers were said to have fired sporadically before taking their victims into the bush.

    Spokesman for the Edo Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the abduction, said a joint security operation launched a manhunt for the abductors.

    Ikoedem said massive bush combing led to the rescue of 11 victims.

    She said efforts were underway to rescue other victims

    According to her, “The incident happened last Saturday. The passengers were in an 18-seater Big Joe bus. We have been combing the bush in collaboration with the Nigerian Army.

    “No arrest has been made yet.”

  • We will immortalise Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi—Gov Uba Sani

    We will immortalise Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi—Gov Uba Sani

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has pledged to establish a Foundation in honour of the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi to sustain the promotion of inter-religious harmony for which the renowned Islamic scholar was celebrated during his lifetime.

    The governor made the pledge on Sunday while leading a 30-member delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the late Tijjaniyya leader, who passed away on November 27, at his residence in Bauchi.

    Speaking during the visit, Governor Sani said the Kaduna State Government would constitute a committee made up of members of the late Sheikh’s family, his students, and other relevant stakeholders to work out the modalities for setting up the Foundation.

    He noted that although Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi hailed from Bauchi State, Kaduna State would honour and immortalise him in recognition of his immense contributions to Islam, good governance, and peaceful coexistence.

    According to the governor, the proposed Foundation would not only sustain the noble legacies of the late Islamic cleric but also implement initiatives and projects he had envisioned before his death.

    “I used to consult our late leader, and whatever advice he gave me had positive outcomes. I am part and parcel of the late Sheikh’s family, and we have a cordial relationship with members of his household.’’

    Governor Uba Sani promised that ‘’we will continue with his efforts at uniting Muslims and ensuring unity amongst adherents of different religions, not only in Kaduna State but the country at large.’’

    In his remarks, the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Mohammed Auwal Jatau, recalled that Governor Uba Sani was in faraway China on an official assignment when Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi died.

    He said that the Kaduna State Governor had phoned his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed, from China and offered his condolences.

    ‘’I want to disclose that Governor Uba Sani also constituted a special committee in Kaduna to receive condolences from students and well-wishers of the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi,’’ he added.

    Responding on behalf of the family, the son of the late Islamic cleric, Khalifa Sayyid Ibrahim Dahiru Bauchi, reiterated that the Governor has always been close to the deceased, even before he became the number one citizen of Kaduna State.

    ‘’This is your home. Immediately after the death was announced, we spoke on the phone. You also sent representatives who attended the funeral prayer, and afterwards, you sent a delegation of Malams to condole with us.

    ‘’Today, you have come to pay us a condolence visit. This shows the high esteem with which you held the late Sheikh. May Allah (SWT) bless you. May He also grant you your heart’s desires,’’ he added.

    Khalifa Sayyid Ibrahim also thanked Governor Uba Sani, on behalf of the deceased’s 82 children, for promising to rebuild the residence of their grandfather, where the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi grew up.

    Those on Governor Uba Sani’s delegation include the Speaker, Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Dahiru Liman, the National President of Fityanul Islam of Nigeria (FIN), Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Arabi Abul Fath, and Dr. Musa Muhammad from Borno (Deputy National Chairman, Fityanul Islam).

    Others are Engr. Mansur Nakande from Plateau State (Secretary-General, Fityanul Islam); Sheikh Salaudeen Inyas; Saiyyida Fatima from Niger State (National Women Leader, Fityanul Islam); Hajia Hadiza Muhammad (National Women Secretary, Fityanul Islam), and the Kaduna State Chairman of Fityanul Islam, Sheikh Rabiu Abdullahi.

    Sheikh Abdulkarim Hashim (Chief Imam, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Mosque, Kaduna); Sheikh Sharu Danlami (National Chairman, Quddamun Nabiyyu); Sheikh Salisu Maibarota; Sheikh Aminu Kasim Kafanchan; Sheikh Ibrahim Mahe, and Sheikh Nasiru G. Shehu Dahiru were also on the delegation.

    The rest are the Kaduna State Chairman, First Aid, and State Chairmen of Fityanul Islam from various states, including Kano, Borno, Adamawa, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Niger, and Bauchi, as well as other senior officials of the Kaduna State Government.