By ADEKUNLE WILLIAMS

An Islamic group, Nasrul-Lah-L-Fathi Society (NASFAT) on Sunday said it had made great impacts and had done a lot to propagate Islam since its creation 30 years ago.

President of the society, Alhaji Abdul Rauf Abdul Wahid, said this at the unveiling of the group?s 30th anniversary logo at Alausa Central Mosque, Ikeja

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NASFAT was created in 1995 as a Muslim prayer group.

According to the group, its mission is to develop an enlightened Muslim society, nurtured by a true understanding of Islam for the spiritual uplift and welfare of mankind.

?NASFAT has come to change the face of Islam globally. We have been around for about 30 years and it?s been 30 years of change and 30 years of impact.

?We thank everyone that has contributed to the agent of change that NASFAT is today. Everyone, including the Chief Missioner, the executives, the youth, women, members, has been fantastic.

?NASFAT has come to stay and our 30th anniversary next year will, Insha Allah, birth more impactful years?, he said.

The President said the group planned to mark the anniversary in a big way.

Speaking on plans for the anniversary, Alhaji Rasheed Adegoke, Chairman, Anniversary Sub-Committee, said the celebration, to be held in March 2024, would feature medical outreaches, lectures, press conference, competitions, among others.

?You know it is a milestone so we are celebrating it in a big way. A lot activities have been planned for the celebration and it is going to be fully-packed.

?In a way, the celebration has started already. The unveiling of the logo is to create awareness about the anniversary and to let the world know what NASFAT is about.

?We asked people to design the anniversary logo, both members and non-members. It was made open and advertised on social media.

?We selected the best three out of over 20 entries submitted. The idea is to create awareness and carry everyone along.

?In the next few weeks, we will be having online quiz competition, mentorship programmes and other activities to build the anniversary momentum.

?We are going to be heavy on social media and other platforms.It is a milestone and we are doing a lot differently?, he said.

NAN reports that the logo designed by Miss Salmoh Adebusayo was picked as the best and was unveiled as the anniversary logo.

Adebusayo was given N200,000 for her efforts while the first runner-up, Jamiu Babatunde, got N75,000 and Iman Albanny with the third best logo got N50,000.

Speaking after she was presented with her cheque, Adebusayo said her design aligned with the vision of NASFAT and the theme of theme of the anniversary, which is ?Leading the way: NASFAT as Agent of Change?. (NAN)

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