From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria (MKAN), also known as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organisation, has urged the government to foster trust and inclusivity in policy implementation.
MKAN’s National President, Abdul Roqib Akinyemi, said Nigerians often reject policies due to poor public engagement and a lack of transparency.
Speaking at the 51st Annual National Convention, themed “Our Pledge, Our Responsibility”, at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ede, Osun State, Akinyemi noted that recent tax reforms faced resistance because of inadequate consultation. “The acceptance of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms came after intense engagements,” he said. “If a sensitive policy, like a religious law, is introduced, the same effort must be made to educate people.”
Akinyemi encouraged youths to embrace discipline, service, and education. “Our pledge to serve binds us to dedicate ourselves to humanity, our nation, and our faith,” he stated. He urged young people to uphold moral standards, connect with God, and lead community transformation through knowledge and spiritual values.
The Amir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Nigeria, Alatoye Folorunsho AbdulAzeez, praised the youths’ commitment. “Your pledge assures stronger communities and a path to reconnecting humanity with its Creator,” he said. He called on youths to combat societal ills and distractions to secure a promising future.
Dr Maruf Ishola, Chairman of the Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, represented Governor Ademola Adeleke at the event. He commended the convention’s peaceful nature and the Ahmadiyya community’s contributions to Nigeria. “If not for the emergence of Ahmadiyya, I wonder what the state of Islam would be today,” he said.