… New Chairman pledges to advance Islamic education, community outreach, and welfare initiatives
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) Lagos Zone 1 has sworn in a new executive council with a renewed call for leaders to view their positions as an opportunity to serve both the people and God.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the NASFAT Surulere Branch within the National Stadium complex, emphasised the importance of fear of Allah, service, and responsibility in leadership.
Delivering remarks on the achievements of the outgoing administration, the immediate past Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Mustapha Alabi, highlighted key milestones achieved during his two-term, four-year tenure. These included the promotion of peace and harmony, stabilisation of the zone’s finances, and impactful programmes geared at both spiritual upliftment and community welfare.
“We focused on fostering unity, ensuring financial transparency, and expanding our contributions to the propagation of Islam. Our programmes benefitted both members and non-members alike,” Alhaji Alabi said.
He expressed heartfelt appreciation to the executive team and members for their support, and urged the new leadership to build on the foundation laid.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Adewole Kadri, appealed for collaboration across all levels of the organisation, including elders, the Mission Board, youths, and women’s committees.
He outlined the new council’s vision to exemplify Islamic values, uphold NASFAT’s constitution, and serve the broader Ummah and society.
“Our focus will include strengthening Islamic scholarship, expanding da’wah efforts, and supporting social welfare and humanitarian initiatives. We are committed to enhancing the financial stability of the zone while deepening our outreach to the community,” Alhaji Kadri declared.
The Zonal Women Affairs Secretary, Alhaja Nusirat Adeleke-Eshinlokun, who was re-elected for a second term, reaffirmed her commitment to women’s empowerment and youth development.
She pledged to continue representing the zone with dignity, and to prioritise programmes that improve the welfare of women and girls.
“I will continue to serve as a bridge between the national and zonal structures, while ensuring our women remain active contributors to the growth of NASFAT,” she said.
The event also saw the presentation of gifts to members of the outgoing executive, including the former chairman, who was visibly emotional as he received his honours.
A ceremonial parade by the zone’s brigade, inspected by the new executives, added splendour to the occasion.
With a renewed leadership team in place, some members said the Lagos Zone 1 of NASFAT now sets its sights on building a more unified, educated, and spiritually grounded community, in line with its organisational values and Islamic principles.
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