Foremost Arabic and Islamic Training Centre, Markaz, Agege Lagos says it has concluded arrangement to celebrate the centenary of the founder of the institute and renowned Islamic scholar, Shaykh Adam Abdullahi El-Ilory.
Late El-Ilory, born on April 17, 1917 died in 1993.
Addressing a press conference at Markaz Agege Lagos on the centenary activities, one of the alumni of the institute, Prof. Badmus Yusuf of the University of Ilorin, said the celebration which kicks off from April 17 to 21, was to highlight the contributions of Sheikh Adam to scholarship and propagation of the pristine teachings of Islam.
Yusuf noted that the products of Shaykh El-Ilory could be found in various educational institutions and professional disciplines in Nigeria and beyond.
He revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar, Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, Governors of Lagos, Ogun and Kwara are expected at the celebration.
“It is our conviction that if Nigerians could put into practice the ideal teachings of Islam as propagated by El-Ilory, the Nigerian society will be better for all”, he said.
Also speaking, Rector of the Centre, Shaykh Habeebullahi El-Ilory said his late father had in his many scholarly writings and public sermons provided solutions to the many socio-economic and political challenges facing Nigeria.
