The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi and the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir ElRufai, have been awarded by The Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC).
The award, which took place at Combo Hall of Lagos State Television, had in attendance notable Nigerians from all walks of life.
It witnessed a public presentation of an autobiography “My Jihad” written by the founder of the body, Prof. Ishaq Akintola.
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Oluwo described the award as a challenge to further propagate the oneness of Olodumare (God), urging other monarchs most especially in Yorubaland to dedicate themselves more to defending the institution of God they represent.
“I’m honoured with the award of the”Defender Of The Faithful ” bestowed on me by the respectable Islamic body, Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC). The recognition has presented a formidable challenge to do more towards the propagation of oneness of Olodumare (God)”
“On behalf of the good people of Iwoland and my well wishers, I appreciate the MURIC in general and specifically her founder, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, for considering me worthy. I pray for happy retirement and more prosperous years of positive accomplishment ”
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The event was chaired by the legal icon, Mallam Yusuf Ali and keynote address given by Mallam Nasir ElRufai, immediate past Kaduna State Governor, who was also awarded at the August gathering.
