LASUMA set to Hold AGM, Awards, Scholarship Programme on December 6
The Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) will hold its 2026 Annual General Assembly (AGA), Annual General Meeting (AGM), awards and scholarship programme on 6th of December in Lagos.
The event, scheduled for 11 a.m. at Orchid Hall, Orchid Avenue, Lekki, will focus on the theme, “Islam, Peace and National Security: Correcting Misconceptions and Combating Violence in Nigeria.”
The Former Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, will chair the occasion, while former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Senator Idiat Adebule, will serve as chairperson.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Rilwan Disu, is expected to deliver the keynote address, while the Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government and Conference 57, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, will serve as co-chairman.
The programme will bring together government officials, security personnel, Islamic scholars, academics and other stakeholders to discuss religious misconceptions, peaceful coexistence and approaches to addressing insecurity in Nigeria.
Among the invited speakers are the founder and executive director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Professor Ishaq Akintola; Lt. Col. Mohammed Shuaibu of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) headquarters, Abuja; and Lt. Col. Husein Eleje, Army Chief Imam and Deputy Director at the 81 Division, Dodan Barracks, Lagos.
The Grand Chief Imam of Lagos, His Eminence Sheikh (Engr.) Sulaimon Abou-Nolla, will attend as spiritual father, while the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, will serve as royal father.
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, and the Chief Registrar of the Lagos State High Court, Mr Tajudeen Elias, are listed as guests of honour.
Beyond the security discourse, the programme will feature the alumni body’s annual meetings, awards and scholarship presentations, reflecting its commitment to educational development, community service and the promotion of academic excellence.
The event is expected to provide an opportunity for alumni members and stakeholders to review the association’s activities, strengthen relationships and recognise individuals who have contributed to education and society.
The programme is being organised under the leadership of LASUMA President, Associate Professor Abdul-Azeez A. Anjorin, while the Chairman of the Lagos State University Muslim Community, Professor B.R. Yusuf, will serve as chief host. The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo, will be the grand host.
LASUMA said the gathering would promote informed discussions on the relationship between religious understanding, national security and peaceful coexistence, while reaffirming its commitment to the development of Lagos State University and national progress.
