In a major effort to bolster civic participation and grass-roots mobilization ahead of the upcoming polls, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Lagos Directorate of Muslim Affairs has paid a courtesy and sensitization visit to the headquarters of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) in Lagos.

The high-level visit, which took place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, was organized under the overarching leadership of Mr. Tayo Ayinde, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State and Ambassador for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Lagos State.

Leading the delegation to NASFAT headquarters was Alh. Waheed Tella, Director of RHA, Directorate of Muslim Affairs and they were warmly received at the national headquarters by the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Sheikh Abdul-Azeez Onike, alongside the Vice President of the society and members of the executive council.

Addressing the leadership and congregation of NASFAT, Alh. Waheed Tella underscored the pivotal role the Muslim Ummah plays in shaping the political and socio-economic landscape of Lagos State.

“Lagos State boasts an estimated population of over 25 million people, with an estimated 15 million Muslims. If Muslims come out en-masse with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), we will decisively determine the outcome of the elections and ensure victory for our candidates.”

He noted that the core objectives of the visit is to mobilize support for APC Presidential Candidate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC Governorship Candidate for Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat in the incoming 2027 general election.

He urged NASFAT to mobilize their families, fathers, mothers and children aged 18 and above to register, collect their PVCs and cast their votes for APC on election day.

Responding on behalf of the Islamic organization, the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Sheikh AbdulAzeez Onike and the NASFAT leadership commended the
Renewed Hope Ambassadors Lagos Directorate of Muslim Affairs for their proactive engagement and commitment to peace and civic responsibility.

The leadership assured the delegation that NASFAT members across Lagos State and throughout Nigeria will offer their full support to the initiative.

The sensitization rounded off with special prayers led by the NASFAT leadership for peaceful, free and credible elections, as well as for sustained peace, economic progress, and political stability across Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.