The trio of the Chief Missioner of Ansarud- deen Society worldwide, Sheikh Abdur- Rahman Ahmad; former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede and the Secretary- General of the Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO), Ustaz Shuaib Abdullahi, have been tipped as the likely successors of Dr. Lateef Adegbite as the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). NSCIA is shopping for a Secretary-General following the death of Dr. Adegbite. In the quest to fill the position, the candidates involved were being tipped based on their antecedents in their various capacities.

A close source at the NSCIA, who would not want his name in print, revealed that a huge void was created at the NSCIA with the death of Dr. Adegbite. When Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki became the Sultan of Sokoto in 1988 and President- General of the NSCIA, Adegbite was appointed Secretary-General of the Council.

Under the leadership of Adegbite and Dasuki, the NSCIA, which was established in 1974, was said to become more active, with the late scribe virtually becoming the face of the organisation. Adegbite, 79, who held a doctorate degree in Law, was a reputable Islamic cleric famed for his bridgebuilding efforts between Christianity and Islam.

As secretary-general of the nation’s foremost Islamic body, whoever emerges must be vast in religious tolerance, selfless service, personal piety and humility. As the NSCIA shops for a candidate to fill the vacant position, many Muslims said yesterday at the Muharram get-together organised by the Muslim Congress in Lagos that though the late Adegbite’s shoes would be difficult to fill, God would guide the NSCIA aright in selecting his successor.

A Muslim cleric, who did not want his name mentioned, believes that the would-be successor must have vast knowledge of Islam and Islamic jurisprudence. He must also demonstrate ability to insulate himself from the murky waters of politics, the source said.

The cleric said: “The new scribe of the NSCIA must be a man of sound temperament, who must not be given easily to anger as a result of the very volatile nature of religion in this country.”

National Mirror, however, learnt that a subterraneous succession move has broken out in the South-West and North-Central regions where some leading Islamic clerics have expressed their interest in the job.

http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/nscia-ex-vc-others-jostle-to-succeed-adegbite/

Why should there be jostling?

bios and photos plz.

The trio are ably qualify for the vacant post, but I think Oloyede will perfectly fit in to the position because of his national network which he has able to build over the year. Firstly, as a co secretary of political reform conference of 2005 and presently the cordinator of inter faith council. Also, his success as unilorin VC cannot be wave away.

The Prophet [sa] is reported to have said, "whosoever wants [lobbying for] a position, dont give me".

Sweetnecta: The Prophet [sa] is reported to have said, "whosoever wants [lobbying for] a position, dont give me".

Word!