LASUMA ANNOUNCES 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY/ AGM, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, TO ADDRESS ISLAM, PEACE AND NATIONAL SECURITY

Former Minister of State for Defence and Nigerian Ambassador, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Inspector General of Police, Army Director, Legal Luminaries, Vice Chancellors, and Scholars to grace the December 6 gathering in Lekki

The Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) has announced plans to hold its 2026 Annual General Assembly/ AGM, Awards and Scholarship programme, bringing together distinguished personalities from government, security agencies, academia, the judiciary and the Islamic community to deliberate on issues of national importance.

The event, scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026, at Orchid Hall, Orchid Avenue, Lekki, Lagos, will commence at 11:00 a.m. prompt.

With the theme, “Islam, Peace and National Security: Correcting Misconceptions and Combating Violence in Nigeria,” the gathering is expected to provide an important platform for intellectual engagement, reflection and dialogue on the role of Islam in promoting peace, national cohesion and security in Nigeria.

The programme will also feature the Alumni’s Annual General Assembly/ AGM, awards and scholarship presentations, underscoring LASUMA’s commitment to LASU development, educational advancement, community service and the promotion of values that contribute to national peace and growth.

The 2026 LASUMA AGA/ AGM, Awards and Scholarship will feature an impressive lineup of eminent personalities drawn from different sectors. The former Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro will serve as Chairman of the occasion. A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Senator Idiat Adebule is the Chairperson of the event.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olutunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), is listed as the keynote speaker, bringing his wealth of experience in law enforcement and national security to the discourse. Also expected at the event is the Co-Chairman of the occasion and a prominent LASUMA member, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullah Sesan Olowa, Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government and Conference 57, Lagos State.

The eminent personalities are expected to add significant value to discussions on the relationship between religious understanding, peaceful coexistence and the security challenges confronting the country.

The programme will also feature prominent Islamic leaders, academics and security professionals whose contributions are expected to enrich the discussions.

His Eminence, Sheikh (Engr.) Sulaimon Abou-Nolla, Grand Chief Imam of Lagos will attend as spiritual father, while HRM Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi will serve as Royal father.

Among the guest speakers are Professor Ishaq Akintola, Founder and Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), and Lt. Col. Mohammed Shuaibu, PhD, of the NYSC Headquarters, Abuja. Lt. Col. Husein Eleje, Army Chief Imam and Deputy Director, 81 Division, Dodan Barracks, Lagos is also listed as a guest speaker.

The programme will further recognise distinguished contributions to education and public service, with Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, VC, LASUED, and Mr. Tajudeen Elias, Chief Registrar of High Court of Lagos, listed Guests of Honour.

Their participation is expected to provide valuable perspectives on the role of education, leadership, religious tolerance and institutional responsibility in building a peaceful and secure society.

The theme of the 2026 gathering reflects the growing need for constructive engagement on religious misconceptions, violence and the preservation of national security.

By focusing on “Islam, Peace and National Security: Correcting Misconceptions and Combating Violence in Nigeria,” LASUMA seeks to create a platform for informed conversations on the teachings of Islam, the promotion of peaceful coexistence and the importance of addressing misconceptions that may contribute to religious intolerance and societal divisions.

The programme is expected to bring together members of the alumni, religious leaders, government representatives, security stakeholders, academics and other participants to explore ways of strengthening mutual understanding and promoting peace across the country. The choice of theme also highlights the importance of collaboration among religious institutions, government agencies, security organisations and civil society in addressing the challenges of violence and insecurity.

Beyond the discussions on peace and national security, the Annual General Assembly/ AGM, Awards and Scholarships programme represents an important occasion for the Lagos State University Muslim Alumni to review its activities, strengthen its institutional structures and celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the alumni body and the society in general.

The inclusion of awards and scholarships further reflects the alumni’s commitment to recognising excellence, supporting educational advancement and encouraging the development of future leaders. The gathering is also expected to provide opportunities for networking, renewed alumni engagement and the strengthening of relationships among members and other stakeholders.

The event is being organised under the leadership of Professor (Associate) Abdul-Azeez A. Anjorin, FNYA, President of LASUMA, who is the Host. Prof. B.R. Yusuf, FCA, Chairman of the Lagos State University Muslim Community, will serve as Chief Host, while Prof. Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo, FCASSON, VC, LASU is the Grand Host.

The alumni is expected to use the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to the development of Lagos State University, the welfare of its members and the promotion of values that support peace, unity and national progress. The alumni invites members, partners and well-wishers to participate in the gathering, which promises to be an important occasion for reflection, recognition, engagement and renewed commitment to the ideals of education, peace and national development.