President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to guaranteeing freedom of religion across the country.

The President made the declaration on Saturday during the official commissioning of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADSN) National Headquarters, known as the Hassanat Abebi Okunnu House, situated in Surulere, Lagos.

Represented at the event by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), President Tinubu emphasised that religious institutions remain key pillars in safeguarding national cohesion.

Commending the century-old Islamic organisation, the President highlighted ADSN’s extensive contributions to education, moral development, healthcare, and humanitarian efforts. He stressed that achieving sustainable national growth required active collaboration between the state and faith-based groups.

The newly commissioned national secretariat was donated by prominent elder statesman Alhaji Femi Okunnu (SAN) in memory of his late mother, Alhaja Hassanat Abebi Okunnu.

President Tinubu lauded the donor for immortalising his mother through a lasting act of faith and philanthropy that will serve humanity for generations.

Describing the late matriarch, President Tinubu said: “There can be no greater testimony to a person’s character than the quality of the children they leave behind. A tree is known by its fruits, and a mother’s legacy is most clearly reflected in the lives of those she nurtured. Looking at the accomplishments and impeccable reputation of her children, we need no further evidence that she was a woman of faith, noble character, discipline and uncommon wisdom.”

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, urged the leadership of ADSN to uphold its founding ideals by prioritizing education and moral upbringing.

Hamzat recalled how ADSN’s pioneers transformed society at a time when Muslim children faced barriers to acquiring Western education, noting that generations continue to reap the rewards of those early sacrifices. However, he expressed concern over the alarming decline in societal values among contemporary youth.

In his address, the National President of ADSN, Alhaji Mosediq Kazeem, described the inauguration of the new national headquarters as the realisation of a long-held vision and a symbol of renewed dedication to service.