Emirs Commend Ahmadiyya Elders For Peace-Building Initiatives
By Abimbola Abdullah
The Ona of Abaji and Chairman of the Council of Chiefs, Abuja, Alh. (Dr.) Adamu Baba Yunusa, Emir of Bwari and Hakimi of Karon magiji, have lauded the Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria for their unwavering commitment to peace and humanitarian efforts.
These Royal Highnesses expressed their admiration when he received the National President (Sadr) of the organization, Alh. Dauda Abiola Raji, and his delegation at their palaces ahead of the 48th annual itjema, Islamic conference in Abuja on the 23rd to 25th ,August, 2024.
During the visits, Head of the elders group,( Sadr). Alhaji Dauda Raji extended his gratitude to the traditional rulers for the warm reception and introduced the organization, highlighting its annual convention, which includes impactful activities such as orphanage visits, courtesy calls, and medical outreach programs.
He explained that the convention, which rotates annually across different regions of the country, is a key part of the organization’s mission to promote peace and he organization’s mission to promote peace and service to humanity.
Raji also presented the traditional rulers with literature on the teachings of Islam, emphasizing the global peace efforts led by the head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad.
He spoke about the community’s dedication to educating people about Islam’s principles of peace, justice, and equity, and how these values are shared through speeches, books, and messages to world leaders.
In response, specifically, the Ona of Abaji , His Royal Highness Alh. Adamu Baba Yunusa praised the Ahmadiyya organization for its significant contributions to global peace and societal progress.
He commended their humanitarian initiatives and expressed his pleasure in meeting the delegation. The Ona congratulated the organization on its annual convention and wished them continued success.
The Ona emphasized that goodness begets goodness and encouraged the Ahmadiyya community to continue their noble efforts in serving humanity and spreading the true message of Islam.
He highlighted the importance of peace as the foundation for societal development and urged the community to persist in their relentless pursuit of goodwill and community building.
He explained that the convention, which rotates annually across different regions of the country, is a key part of the organization’s mission to promote peace and service to humanity.