The leaders of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) have paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin.
MUSWEN which is the umbrella body for all Muslim organisations and Muslim communities in the South West region was received by the Olubadan at his palace located at Oke Aremo on Saturday.
The delegation, which was led by MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, in his address, said that MUSWEN has since its establishment been championing the cause of Muslims in the region.
He maintained that the courtesy visit is part of MUSWEN’s activities for the 9th General Assembly of the organisation.
The Olubadan who spoke through the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli said that he was happy to receive the delegation.
He advised the organisation to continue to preach religious harmony among the people of the South West region.
“Olubadan is happy to receive this declaration. The Olubadan said that he want you to continue to preach religious harmony in the South West.
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“We know that there is religious tolerance here and we want you to continue to do that.
“Olubadan said that he is in support of anything that will bring development to Ibadan and Oyo state in general”.
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