Nigeria's former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Amb. Sarafadeen Tunji Ishola has stressed the need for Muslims to actively participate in governance and be part of nation-building process of the country
He gave the charge while hosting members of the Ogun State chapter of The Muslim Congress in Abeokuta, commending the organization for its contributions to Nigeria's spiritual, social, and economic development.
Amb.Tunji-Ishola will be chairing the 18th edition of Annual Independence Lecture of the Ogun State chapter of The Muslim Congress (TMC) holding on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at the Ake Palace pavilion in Abeokuta, the State Capital.
The former Minister of Mines and Steel who recalled Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) transformative approach to governance, maintained that Muslim involvement in politics is no longer optional
Ambassador Ishola expressed his willingness to partner with TMC to achieve the best for Ogun State and Nigeria.
Earlier, the Waali of TMC's Ogun State Chapter, Dr. Abdulrazaq Ogunmoye, said TMC has been using the independent lecture for close to two decades to bring issues of national importance to the front burners, set agenda for all strata of the society and institute strategies of solving the various challenges bedeviling the country.
Dr. Ogunmoye was represented by the former Waali of TMC in the state, Dr. Taofeek Kasali, who led the delegation in his remarks, commended Ambassador Ishola's distinguished background and public service dedication, which made him fit to chair the important occasion."
Dr. Kasali also informed the Ambassador that TMC has secured the commitment of the Founder and Director of the Muslim Rights Concerns (MURIC), Professor Isaq Akintola and other notable personalities such as Former Ogun Deputy Governor; Senator Adegbenga Sefiu Kaka, Director, Al-Qurraa Schools Ibadan; Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Ariremako, Secretary General, Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintude, Hon. Lukmon Olajide Atobatele (OGHA), Esteemed Royal and Spiritual Fathers, Captains of Industries, Academia, and eminent Muslim personalities within and beyond the state.
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