Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria (Ahmadi Muslim Youth Organization) Advocate for Peace at its 8th Edition of Annual Ride for Peace Across 17 States in Nigeria.
In the spirit of promoting peace, national unity, and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians, the Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria (Ahmadi Muslim Youth Organization) organized its 8th edition of “Ride for Peace” exercise, across 17 states in Nigeria. The event marks a remarkable initiative by the youth to advocate for religious tolerance, national unity, and peaceful coexistence. The theme for 2023 edition is “Nigeria at 63: Need for Religious Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence.”
The flag-off of the event was led by the National President of the Ahmadi Muslim Youth Organization, Mr. Abdur Roqib Akinyemi with the Missionary in Charge Maulvi Adnan Tahir sahib who represented the National Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria Alh (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunsho Abdul Azeez, at the Ahmadiyya National Headquarters, Ojokoro, Ijaye, Lagos State.
The “Ride for Peace” has become an annual exercise for the Ahmadi Muslim Youth Organization, symbolizing their commitment to cycling for exercising the body for physical and mental fitness, to promoting peace, and peaceful coexistence within the diverse fabric of Nigerian society.
This year’s theme reflects a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities present in Nigeria’s diverse landscape. The organization stressed the need for all Nigerians to understand that our strength is our diversity. It is our belief, that working across diverse cultures and different backgrounds, there can be a truly enriching experiences, allowing us to learn about perspectives and traditions of different people. The bonding over similarities and differences can help us as a people to become global citizens, abandoning prejudices or an ethnocentric view.
As the nation celebrates its 63rd Independence Day, the Ahmadi Muslim Youth Organization recognize the urgent need to foster religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence among its citizens. With activities spanning across 17 states, the youth are poised to make a widespread impact, engaging communities, and spreading the message of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
The presence of many important dignitaries who participated in the exercise at different locations had a significant touch to the event, emphasizing the importance of unity and tolerance in the country.
Among the very important dignitaries who participated are:
Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende [Honorable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Lagos State]
Reverend Femi Ibikunle [S.A to the Oyo State Governor on Interfaith matters]
Alhaji Abdul Rasheed Abdul Azeez [ S.A to the Oyo State Governor on Islamic affairs]
HRH Alhaji Awaal Muhammad Musa Ijakoro II [ Emir of Bwari Emirate Abuja]
Sheikh (Dr.) Ibrahim Yusuf [Sarkin Yaki Adinni Bwari Abuja]
Comrade Ayyub Giwa [NYCN National Programme Officer]
Comrade Biliaminu Olalekan Oba [Lagos State NYCN Chairman]
Comrade Quadry AbdulSalam [Oyo State NYCN Chairman]
Comrade Adetunji Ajala [NYCN Chairman, Osun State Chapter]
Comrade Kojeku Adeyemi [Representative of Oloye Akolawole, NYCN Ogun State Chairman]
Comrade Abdul-Jabbar Ayelaagbe [Immediate Past, NYCN Ogun State Chairman]
Omooba Ojugbele Dahood Dunmininu O.D.D [Consultant on Youth and Sports, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government]
Hon. Hameed Lateef [Representative of Hon. Folorunso Ogundare, member Ayedaade State Constituency at the Osun State House of Assembly]
Mallam Abubakar AbdulAzeez [ Representative of Coordinator NYCN Etsako West LG]
Comrade Ibrahim Idris [ PRO NYCN Etsako West LG]
Seeds for Change and among others.
The Ahmadi Muslim Youth Organization encourage all Nigerians to join hands in the pursuit of religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and hold the belief that our strength is our diversity, for a brighter and harmonious future of all of us.
God bless Nigeria!
Prince Tella Faruq Ayobami
Muavin Sadr (Personal Assistant to the National President),
Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria