UNILAG's Muslim Community Inaugurated After Three Years Ban

University of Lagos 

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), UNILAG Chapter has reportedly been inaugurated after almost three years of inactivity

The Society were suspended by the University of Lagos management on November, 2015 following a directive by authorities that the President of the Society, Abdur Rasheed Adeoye-led administration should handover to the then Dean of Students Affairs, Prof Tunde Babawale.
The executives were dissolved under the former Vice Chancellor, Prof Rahamon Bello, following allegations of misappropriation of funds and that the association was being controlled externally.

After series of investigations by a panel that was set up by the University's management found the allegations to be false.
The MSSN leaders were inaugurated alongside the executives of all the faculties muslim students associations of the main campus at the inauguration, which held at the Islamic Center Hall of University Central Mosque.
Chairman, UNILAG Muslim Community (UMC), Prof Lai Olurode, urged the new executives to prioritise partnership, excellence, respect for authorities and the university rules.
Olurode noted that it was expedient for MSSN executives to synergise with the leadership of the Muslim community in order to deliver a viable administration and sustainable development in the university.
He said:“MSSN has gone through a long walk of inactivity. The circumstances that led to the incident are unfortunate. We urge you all not to return MSSN to that state again.”
Noting that the leadership of the university has changed, Olurode said the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has displayed a warm regard for the Muslim community, which he (Olurode) said students need to realise.
“There are rules of university that need to be respected. Show preference to the laws. There is no society that can develop and thrive without laws,” Olurode warned.

He urged the Muslim students to work hard to excel in their respective fields and never compromise knowledge and discipline.
“The industry is highly competitive and you have to develop yourselves. Development is realisable within the context of partnership. We all have to leverage networking and partnership, with that the best of you will come out.
“Don’t spring surprises on UMC rather spring surprises in the positive way and not in the negative way.
“Be at the centre of learning. Don’t encourage people to be lawless and antagonistic,”he said.
While giving a goodwill remark, the Dean of Students Affairs Prof Adeola Adeleke, urged the executives to comply with the university rules and avoid power tussle.
MSSN staff adviser, Dr Khalid Adekoya administered the oath of office on the executives.
In his inaugural address, the Amir, MSSN UNILAG, Yusuf Olorungbe, expressed appreciation to the office of the DSA for facilitating the inauguration.
He assured that the society under his leadership would explore all avenues at ensuring diligence and respect for the university authorities.