By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) will on Saturday November 26, unveil a book in honour of its pioneer Executive Secretary, Prof. Dawud Olatokunbo Shittu Noibi (OBE) in Ibadan.
According to a statement by the Chairman Planning Committee, Prof. Muibi Opeloye, the formal book presentation slated for Conference and Event Centre, University of Ibadan, Muslim Community from 11am will equally serve as a send-forth for the revered Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies will be chaired by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President of MUSWEN.
Prof Opeloye said the book, which has contributions from scholars around the world, will be reviewed by Prof. Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) Kwara State University, Malete while Alhaji Sa’eed Alao, Managing Director, Blue Prints Technologies, will present the book to the public.
He stressed that a complementary book of tributes entitled: “Professor Noibi, an icon in the eyes of the people” will also be presented while some Muslim personalities and groups across Nigeria are expected to grace the occasion.
Professor Noibi, a decorated Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE), by the late Queen Elizabeth II of England, pioneered the formation as Executive Secretary of MUSWEN for more than 10 years.
