The maiden edition of Ìbàdàn Muslims Hangout was held on Saturday 15th of December, 2018 at Trans Amusement Park, Ibadan.
The event which was organised by Ibadan Muslims Network with the theme; ‘Harnessing the Elements of an Improved Narrative for Ibadan Muslims’ featured panel discussions on Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Media and Tech.
While speaking on the theme of the event, the Keynote Speaker, Barr. Mahmudah Yusuf encouraged Muslim youths to be conscious of the happenings in their immediate environment so that they could understand how to positively contribute to such discussions.
In his words, the Convener of the hangout, Yousuph Adebayo a.k.a Radio Sultan explained that the hangout was organised as a result of the need to build a network of young and energetic Muslims who are vibrant in faith, successful in their chosen career path and are ready to further push the conversation about Ibadan forward.
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He added that Ibadan Muslims Network will continue to push initiatives that’ll churn out more productive Muslims as an integral part of national development while calling for support from the government, corporate organisations and well-meaning Muslim personalities.
The event was graced by resourceful panellists including OAPs Abimbola Olowu and Faysol Oluwakemi of Fresh FM and Petals FM, Ibadan respectively, Bhadmus Habdulhakeem Bhadoosky, Aishah Olayiwola of Hijabs by Aesha.
Others include Kehinde Muraina, Ridwan Rasheed, Jubril Aliyu, Oladeji Kehinde amongst others.
The event was well attended by Muslim youths in Ibadan and beyond.