Ansar-Ud-Deen marks 102nd anniversary, raises N20bn legacy fund
The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has marked its 102nd anniversary, launching a N20 billion legacy fund through its foundation. The Islamic society was founded in 1923. Expressing gratitude to Almighty Allah for the Society’s existence over a century, the President, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, highlighted the Society’s impact in different sectors. “The Society proudly […]
The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has marked its 102nd anniversary, launching a N20 billion legacy fund through its foundation.
The Islamic society was founded in 1923.
Expressing gratitude to Almighty Allah for the Society’s existence over a century, the President, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, highlighted the Society’s impact in different sectors.
“The Society proudly celebrates over a century of unwavering dedication to Islamic propagation, educational advancement, healthcare delivery, interfaith harmony, and community development across Nigeria,” he said.
He commended the commitment of the members and leaders of the Society for their steadfastness and sacrifices, saying their dedication has sustained the vision of the Society in critical areas such as education, missionary activities, healthcare services, interfaith cooperation, community intervention, dissemination of government support initiatives, and promotion of peace and security.
“In furtherance of its healthcare mandate, Ansar-Ud-Deen recently launched AnsarCare, a medical outreach initiative designed to expand access to quality healthcare services, especially for underserved communities,” he said.
He expressed concern over the prevailing security challenges facing Nigeria and sympathized with all communities affected by insecurity.
“However, the Society commends His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the recent internal and external efforts aimed at resetting and strengthening the nation’s security architecture. These efforts reflect a renewed commitment to restoring peace and stability across the country,” he said.
Earlier, the Society, through its foundation, launched a N20 billion legacy fund. According to the President, the fund will be channeled toward improving the infrastructure of mosques and religious centres nationwide.
He added that the fund would also cater for the infrastructural development of Ansar-Ud-Deen schools and educational institutions across the country.
“In addition, the establishment of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Foundation represents a renewed institutional framework for supporting infrastructural development, welfare programmes, and social interventions for the benefit of members and the wider society,” he said.
The Society also inaugurated a seven-member Board of Trustees to manage the investments and donations transparently in halal ventures to ensure long-term benefits for Muslims.
They include Alhaji Abdulfatai Kekere-Ekun as Chairman, Alhaji Sulaimon Adedokun, Alhaja Kafilat Araoye, Yusuf Ali, Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, Alhaji Abdulfatah Bank-Anthony, and Alhaji Rabiu Isyaku Rabiu.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Kekere-Ekun, said the fund would help finance projects in healthcare, education, and welfare.
“When we raise this fund, we want to make it in perpetuity to the organisation, so that whatever project they have even when we are dead will still be able to met by what we have raised,” he said.