By JOY AKINSANYA

The National President of Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Alhaji Abdulrafiu Sanni, says 843 delegates will attend its 11th Triennial National Conference to celebrate 101 years of remarkable existence.

Sanni said this at a news conference on Thursday in Abeokuta.

He said the delegates comprising Islamic scholars, and stakeholders from across Nigeria and the Diaspora would be present at the conference to discuss the society’s evolving role in education, faith and national development.

Sanni said the conference slated for April 17 to April 20 would hold in Abeokuta, Ogun.

He reiterated the society’s commitment to deepening its impact in various spheres.

Sanni added that the society at the conference would celebrate a remarkable 101 years of existence and unveil strategic plans for greater impact in the next century.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the conference is: “Islam and Muslims Responsibilities and Relevance in a Pluralistic World.”

Sanni emphasised the organisation’s focus on Islamic propagation, digital expansion, and youth leadership development.

“We will position Ansar-ud-Deen for sustained relevance by deepening welfare services, promoting interfaith harmony, and modernising educational institutions to meet contemporary challenges,” he said.

Sanni said the conference would officially commenced on April 17 with courtesy visits to key dignitaries including Gov. Dapo Abiodun, the Alake of Egba Land, and the Chief Imam of Egba Land.

These engagements, he said, underscored the society’s dedication to collaboration and unity in fostering societal progress.

“A major highlight of the event will be the opening ceremony on April 18, where former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), will deliver a keynote address.

“Saturday, April 19, will feature a merit awards ceremony recognising individuals and organisations that have significantly contributed to the society’s mission.

“Delegates will also engage in crucial business sessions, including constitutional discussions and report presentations.

“The conference will end on April 20 with the presentation of final reports by the National President, National Secretary, National Treasurer, and Auditor,” he said.

He called on the Federal Government to redirect the nation’s educational curriculum away from the ones inherited by the colonial masters and prioritise technology-driven learning system.

Sanni stressed the need to re-tailor the nation’s educational system because the one inherited from the colonial masters had only succeeded at producing many unemployable graduates.

He disclosed that the society was already working towards strengthening the curricular needs that would bridge the technological gap and provide opportunities for graduates.

He added that the technology learning would be inclusive in all the primary, secondary schools, as well as the higher institutions owned by the organisation.

“The Summit University which is owned by Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, has integrated, Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its curriculum, making it one of the first Nigeria institutions to embrace AI across all disciplines.

“Our university is evolving into an international institution because we have adopted the use of AI.

“Summit is one the first universities to introduce Artificial Intelligence into our curriculum, it does not matter the discipline even if it is Islamic studies,” he said. (NAN)