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The Council faulted the authorities of the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Lagos on their hostile dispositions to Supreme Court judgement, which favours the use of hijab in their International Schools and for their futile attempts to redesignate such schools as private (despite being established by public institutions) just to manipulate court judgements against the right of willing female students to use hijab in public schools, urging those authorities to retrace their steps by being law-abiding and inclusive.
NSCIA urged Muslim leaders to prioritise quality education that integrates sound Islamic knowledge with STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, to secure the future of the Ummah.
It also called upon all government agencies to respect the rights of Muslim female students, Muslim National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, Muslim female personnel in security agencies and Muslim female staff in other work places to use hijab as their fundamental human right.
Similarly, NSCIA resolved that Muslims with physical challenges are especially disadvantaged, therefore, should be carried along and supported in the activities of the Council.
Sa’ad and Oloyede exhorted parents and community leaders to pay greater attention to the moral guidance of the youth who are increasingly becoming exposed to adverse foreign influences.
The Council recognised a Muslim sister, Maryam Ibrahim Dan-Azumi, who made history by winning the first prize (female category) at the prestigious King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition held recently in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, recommending her for national recognition.
The Council exhorted Muslims to be role models by putting in their best in their places of work and contributing more effectively to nation-building by making faith a source of character, not just a tag of identity.
It encouraged Muslim societies and organisations to build economic independence through lawful investments, cooperation and effective administration of Zakat and Waqf for sustainable poverty reduction.
Highlights of the session included the approval of the renewal and expansion of the National Executive Committee of the Council with: i) Deputy Secretary-General (National Affairs), Prof. Mahfouz A. Adedimeji; ii) Deputy Secretary-General (International Affairs), Prof. Salisu Shehu; iii) Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate Affairs), Abeni Obomeileh Mohammed, SAN; iv) Deputy Secretary-General (Administration), Dr Bala Muhammad; v)
Others include: Public Relations Officer (PRO), Dr Umar Jibrilu Gwandu; vi) Deputy Public Relations Officer (DPRO), Hajia Sekinah T. Lawal; vii) Development Officer, Dr Mairo Mandara; viii) Deputy Development Officer (Technical), Arc. Abdullah Musa Abdul (PenAbdul); and ix) Family Affairs Officer, Prof. Fatimah Abdulkareem.
The Council expressed its profound appreciation to two eminent Muslims who supported and indicated interest to support its drive for financial sustainability. It also appreciated other Muslims whose generous contributions ensured the success of the 2026 General Assembly.
It also thanked invited guests, delegates and all participants for their cooperation towards the success of the National Prayer and General Assembly.
