The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has congratulated the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Emeritus Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, on his 72nd birthday, commending his contributions to Islamic affairs, education and national development.<\/p>\n
In a congratulatory message dated October 10, 2026, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, described Oloyede as a distinguished scholar whose service in academia, public administration and Islamic affairs had made a lasting impact on the Muslim community in Nigeria and beyond.<\/p>\n
Balogun said the celebrant had continued to serve Islam and the country through his wealth of knowledge, experience and commitment to duty.<\/p>\n
He particularly commended Oloyede, a former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, for his contributions to education, promotion of Islamic values and efforts to strengthen Muslim institutions.<\/p>\n
According to the MMPN president, Oloyede\u2019s impact extends beyond the offices he has occupied to encompass religious affairs, mentorship, educational development and the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.<\/p>\n
He also acknowledged the scholar\u2019s role in representing Muslim interests and engaging with issues affecting the Muslim community and the wider Nigerian society.<\/p>\n
Balogun urged younger Muslims, particularly those aspiring to careers in education, journalism and public service, to draw inspiration from Oloyede\u2019s dedication to scholarship and years of service to humanity.<\/p>\n
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the celebrant good health, wisdom and more years of service to Islam, Nigeria and humanity.<\/p>\n
The MMPN wished the NSCIA secretary-general a happy 72nd birthday, expressing the hope that Allah would continue to guide and strengthen him in his service to the Muslim community and the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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