Flags Off Anniversary Programmes
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has proudly unveiled its impressive track record spanning three decades, demonstrating its impact across all spheres of life and affirming its dedication to future endeavours.
Speaking during a press conference heralding the week-long celebration, NASFAT President, Alhaji Ayodeji Abdulwahid Abdulrauf, thanked Almighty Allah (SWT) for guiding the society’s journey, noting that NASFAT evolved from a modest prayer group into a global organization with over 360 locations, 28 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 5 hospitals, and Fountain University as a crown jewel.
“NASFAT will continue to be a critical institute in the protection and advocacy of the local Muslim community across locations and, to an extent, the broader world Muslim population. Through its collective work of NASFAT stakeholders, members, and partners, we continue to strive towards our vision—being a pacesetting Islamic organization with global acceptance and developing enlightened Muslims for spiritual upliftment and the welfare of mankind, fostering an enabling and vibrant Islamic community where Muslims enrich society through the values of Islam,” he said.
He said that for over 29 years now, NASFAT has delivered welfare and community services with sufficient pace to adjust to emerging challenges in the community.
“Throughout this period, NASFAT executed these services in a capacity and operational tempo appropriate to respond to the community’s needs.”
Abdulrauf noted that the community is faced with increasingly dynamic challenges based on the shifting political landscape throughout the world and continually emerging issues.
“As such, our current stakeholders and members have sought to be more flexible and agile in our strategic direction and capability to adjust to key priority areas that target and seek to better ensure the protection and prosperity of the local Muslim and broader world Muslim and non-Muslim community.”
He added that the organization was able to undertake substantial reforms over the last 29 years.
“We have undergone a comprehensive modernization and rebranding phase, which has seen our organization establish a stronger online presence, re-energize our digital and communication channels, enhance organizational transparency, and build stronger ties with the community.”
Abdulrauf called on the Nigerian and world political class, who seek power and leadership positions by all means possible, to prioritize peace and nonviolence in society.
“As we flag off to celebrate NASFAT at 30, we praise Allah for His spiritual guidance and salute our past and present leaders, stakeholders, and members for their purposeful leadership and tolerance and how they have led for peace and nonviolence.
“The followership is not left out, as they have to play their part in ensuring peace and nonviolence in society at large. Thus, seeking a leadership position as well as supporting a particular leader should not be made a do-or-die affair. NASFAT provides an answer to the question.”
Chairman of the 30th Anniversary Committee, Alhaji Ishaq Kayode Osinuga, reflected on NASFAT’s transformation into a platform for leadership development, sustainable empowerment, and Dawah initiatives.
He called on the media to showcase NASFAT as a model of Islam’s true essence, appealing for support during the celebration.
