The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede and other prominent personalities are expected to grace the 40th Anniversary of the Chief Imam of Ado-Ekiti, Sheik Jamiu Kewulere Bello
The programme is to celebrate the remarkable milestone in islamic community and humanity by Sheik Kewulere, who also doubles as the President General, League of Imams and Alfa in Southwest comprises Edo and Delta States.
Addressing journalists on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, the Chairman, Planning Committee, Senator Babafemi Ojudu said the anniversary billed for 2nd August, 2024 is worthwhile, especially for an individual who has dedicated his life to serve Allah come rain, come sun.
He said the JAMB Registrar will be the chairman of the occasion, Ekiti Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye as Chairperson of the event and Alfa Farooq Olukijipa as Guest Lecturer.
The event which will be held at Afe Babalola Event Centre, beside Nova Junction, Adebayo street by 10am, will pull crowd across the country to celebrate Sheik Kewulere for his remarkable achievements in the course of his service to Allah.
“He has done so much for the faith to be celebrated. We came together to celebrate him and the occasion is coming up on 2nd of August in Ado-Ekiti at Afe Babalola Hall at Adebayo street, towards going towards Iworoko by 10am prompt.
“It’s going to be a very elaborate event, we are going to have too government officials coming in. We are expecting the Vice President of the country to grace the occasion, the chairman of the occasion is JAMB Registrar, Profession Oloyede, the Chairperson is Ekiti Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye while the Guest Lecturer will be Alfa Farooq Olukijipa.
“All the Chief imams of all the states in the southwest, both in Delta and Edo.Baba is respected not only in southwest but across Nigeria, forty years is not a joke”.
While reeling out the achievements of Sheik Kewulere, the Wakilu Musulumi of Ekiti State, Salman Adedipe said he has contributed immensely to the education sector which include establishment of Muslim Grammar School, Ansarudeen Secondary School and Arabic School.
He acknowledged that he has been able to unite all Muslim Associations across the state, while also following the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad.
A member of the Committee, Tajudeen Hammed assured Ekiti residents of maximum security, as the Muslim community has liased with security agencies in the state to ensure peace and order come August 2nd.