The Obafemi Awolowo University ( OAU), Ile Ife, Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to be on top of the security situation in the country so as arrest the rising level of kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes.
*Prof Is-haq Oloyede addressing the delegates*
The ex students gave the charge at the weekend during the 16th Annual Re-union National Conference of their association held at the OAU campus during which they also made presentation of 90 scholarships and grants to OAU students totaling N5.2 million by UNIFEMGA as part of its welfare gesture to the students on campus.
To date, the Association has disbursed the total sum of N36.4 million to 646 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria.
*A cross section of the delegates at the Re-Union Conference*
In a communique released at the end of the conference, they advised ” all Nigerian leaders as well as all Nigerians to live in peace and learn to tolerate one another, be fair to all and remember that injustice breeds uprising, kidnapping, banditry and other violent acts. The conference also advised the President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and Chief Security Officer of the nation, to be on top of the security architecture by ensuring that he is adequately updated on the current happenings on the various theatres of internal security operations.”
The communique signed by Alhaji AbdulWaheed Odeyimka and Alhaji Abdulfattah Olanlege,
President and Chairman, 2019 National Organising Committee respectively ran thus:
“In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
“Being the communique issued at the end of the 16th Annual Re-union National Conference of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) held at Ile-Ife, Nigeria between Friday July 5 and Sunday July 7, 2019. (3-5 Dhul Qidah, 1440 A.H)
“The Conference whose theme is “Power and Responsibility with Accountability in Nigeria’s Democracy: Imperatives for National Development” commenced with a special Jumat service at the OAU Central Mosque, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
“A courtesy visit was paid to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Eyitope O. Ogunbodede by the delegates of the Conference led by the National President and B.O.T Chairman, Engr. AbdulWaheed Odeyimka and Alh. Rafiu Ebiti respectively. The Vice Chancellor was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Professor Simeon Bamire.
“Thereafter the delegates were hosted to a special cocktail by the O.A.U Muslim Community. A special networking dinner tagged : ‘Push and Pull’ was organized by UNIFEMGA hosted by the Board of Trustees Chairman, Alhaji Rafiu Ebiti, where members were encouraged on the need to have mentors, role models and sponsors as well as remain focused to get to the peak of their chosen career.
“The discussion was facilitated by the duo of Prof. AbdulWahab Egbewole (SAN) and Mr. Niyi Yusuf, M.D Verraki Ltd.
“The reunion lecture was delivered by Prof. Momodu Kassim-Momodu, Dean of Law, Crescent University, Ogun State, with Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar as the Chairman while Dr Lukman Fasasi, a Sociologist, was the Discussant.
“The Conference also witnessed the presentation of 90 scholarships and grants to OAU students totaling N5.2 million by UNIFEMGA as part of its welfare gesture to the students on campus. To date, the Association has disbursed the total sum of N36.4 million to 646 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria.
“The conference also had its Annual General Meeting (AGM) where all members met and discussed all issues affecting the Association.
“At the end of the conference, the following resolutions were passed:
i. In order to forestall uprising in Nigeria, all elected and appointed leaders should embrace good governance and make the fear of Allah their watchword.
ii. All elected leaders should endeavor to be responsive and responsible to the needs and aspirations of the citizenry within the context of rule of law.
iii. The Federal Government should show more commitment in fighting corruption, which has eaten deep into the fabric of the society by being accountable and transparent in the business of the governance, while those found culpable should be allowed to face the wrath of the law. Our leaders should walk the talk.
iv. Since Nigeria is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society, efforts should be geared towards upholding the letter and spirit of the Federal Character Commission in all governmental appointments.
v. All the three tiers of governments in Nigeria should ensure that the lives and property of all the citizens of the country are secured. This is important, as it is only when there is National security that development can take place.
vi. That employment opportunities should be given to teeming unemployed Nigerians who are being used as instrument of violence by some selfish and unpatriotic Nigerians.
vii. We condemn in unmistakable terms the post-election violence in some parts of Nigeria and call on the Federal Government to take more pro-active measures in future to nip such tendencies in the bud.
viii. that elected and appointed leaders should endeavor to fulfil their promises and pursue justice, equity and fair play in all they do in relation to all Nigerian citizens.
ix. we advise all Nigerian leaders as well as all Nigerians to live in peace and learn to tolerate one another, be fair to all and remember that injustice breeds uprising, kidnapping, banditry and other violent acts. The conference also advised the President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and Chief Security Officer of the nation, to be on top of the security architecture by ensuring that he is adequately updated on the current happenings on the various theatres of internal security operations.
“We commend the National and Local Organizing Committees for giving the Association a well-organized Conference. We thank all sponsors of the event, University administration and OAU Muslim community for creating the enabling environment.”
May Allah reward this group.amin