MURIC Oyo Congratulates Akintola on Sultan’s Special Recognition Award
The chapter says the MURIC founder dedicated the recognition to Muslims facing religious persecution across Nigeria.
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has congratulated the organisation’s founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on receiving a Special Recognition Award from the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.
The award was presented on Monday, November 2, during the 13th Usman Dan Fodio Week and the Sultan’s 20th coronation anniversary at the International Conference Centre, Kasarawa, Sokoto State.
In a statement dated November 8 and signed by its Secretary, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, MURIC Oyo described the honour as recognition of Akintola’s decades of advocacy for religious freedom, justice, the defence of the oppressed and peaceful coexistence.
The chapter noted his consistent advocacy for the rights of Nigerian Muslims to practise their faith without discrimination, intimidation or persecution.
It particularly commended his decision to dedicate the award to Muslims facing religious persecution in Nigeria, saying the gesture reflected his commitment to keeping their plight in public focus and advancing the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah.
MURIC Oyo said the recognition went beyond Akintola’s personal achievement, describing it as an honour to the organisation, the Nigerian Muslim community and others committed to justice, equity and religious freedom.
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