- Safiu Kehinde
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has appointed Sheikh Bashir Umar as its new President following the demise of Sheikh AbdulRasheed Hadiyatullah.
Umar’s appointment was confirmed in a statement signed by council, Secretary General, Malam Nafi’u Ahmed.
Prior to Umar’s appointment confirmation, the Council described the passing of Hadiyatullah as a significant loss to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and beyond, praying Allah (SWT) to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
The council would thereafter state that Umar’s confirmation as the new President was in line with the constitution and its established procedures.
Ahmed expressed confidence in his leadership, scholarship, and commitment to the ideals of Shari’ah and justice.
The council added that the appointment of a new Vice-President would be announced in due course.
He appealed for continued prayers and support from the Muslim community as the council sustained its mission of promoting Islamic principles across Nigeria.