Former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem (SAN), has emerged the new President of Ansar-Ud-deen Society Worldwide.

He emerged through a consensus during the 11th triennial conference of the Society held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, following the completion of the two-term tenure of three years each of his predecessor, AbdulRafiu Sani.

The four-day conference, themed “Islam and Muslims: Responsibilities and Relevance in a Pluralistic World,” drew over 2,000 attendees, including national icons, Islamic scholars, and community leaders.

The inauguration was conducted by the Society’s revered National Missioner, Sheikh AbdurRahman Olanrewaju Ahmad, who led the spiritual proceedings and offered heartfelt prayers for the new administration’s success.

Similarly, former National Commissioner in charge of Policy, Personnel, Management and Finance of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Dr Ibrahim Yusuf, emerged as Deputy President, while former National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Najeem Yasin, emerged as the Vice President (North).

Other newly elected executive members include Nurudeen Okunleye – Vice President (Lagos State), Jimoh Popoola -Vice President (Ogun State), Justice Moshood Ajeigbe (rtd) – Vice President (Osun State), Tesleem Adediran – Vice President (Oyo State), Sulaiman Ogunlayi – Vice President (Ekiti State), Yusuf Adesina Soliu – Vice President (Ondo State) and Abdul-Rahman Olabode Salaudeen, National Secretary, among others.

In his acceptance speech, the former Attorney-General of Lagos State under former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode promised to lead the 102-year-old Society with transparency, unity, and a commitment to upholding Islamic values.

He outlined his focus areas for progress to include education, publicity, growth, community service, leadership development, and transparency.

He also pledged to revitalise the Society’s unity, empower its youths, and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders.

Adeniji announced plans to further develop Summit University, strengthen Ansar-Ud-Deen schools nationwide, and establish an AnsarCare initiative to expand the Society’s humanitarian reach.