The Muslim Ummah of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, (NSUK) recently observed its 14th Annual Ramadan Symposium themed “Empowering Muslim Youth: Lessons From The Month of Ramadan” held at the 1000 seater auditorium, of the University.
Speaking at the event, Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, emphasized the importance of the symposium’s theme, “Empowering Muslim Youths in the Month of Ramadan.” She urged the entire University community, regardless of differences, to adopt good moral practices and avoid unethical behavior.
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Distinguished Senator Abdullahi Adamu, emphasized the importance of Muslims avoiding negative tendencies that could tarnish their image during the holy month of Ramadan.
Senator Abdullahi Adamu, who was represented by Professor Mohammed Akaro Mainoma, commended the organizers of the programme, and urged Muslim students to utilize the lessons of the fasting period to draw closer to God.
Additionally, he advocated for improvements in the organization of the event, which aims to bring Muslims together within the University community and instill good morals in those observing Ramadan.
Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman of the NSUK Muslim Ummah, Professor Ibrahim Muhammad Haruna, stated that the programme was organized to bring Muslims together, particularly during the month of Ramadan. He charged both staff and students to obey Allah’s commands.
The Guest Lecturer, Imam Abdullahi Ahmad Karshi, Imam of Area 11 FCDA Masjid, Abuja, who also doubles as the Chief of Staff to JIBWIS National Chairman, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, delivered the 14th Ramadan symposium, themed “Empowering Muslim Youths: Lessons from the Month of Ramadan,” according to him “The lessons of the month of Ramadan include, adhering to the moral lessons that Allah has sent down to human being and also to believe in the six articles of faith, by doing this Allah will bless us. I want to use this medium to call on all members of this academic society, not only Muslims but to all religions to shun immoral acts but behave in a manners that the society will be better “.
Other speakers at the event including Ibrahim Moskolo, Secretary of Keffi Local Government Area, and the representative of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, and that of tht Emir of Keffi, all stressed the importance of the holy month of Ramadan in providing leadership skills and inculcating good morals. They also emphasized the need for Muslims to obey Allah’s commands and prioritize the life hereafter.
The annual symposium is a part of efforts to bring Muslims together within the University community and promote ethical conduct during the holy month of Ramadan.
As noted in Islamic teachings, Ramadan is a holy month where Muslims strive to improve themselves and avoid wrongdoing, and committing sins during this period is considered worse than at any other time.
Information and Protocol Unit, 2025.