By Bashir Adefaka

Islamic Movement for Africa (IMA), held its annual Ramadan lecture, Sunday just as renowned comparative religion cleric, Alhaji Yusuf Adepoju praised IMA and its founder, Prince Bola Ajibola for the achievements the organisation has made so far. The event co-incided with the  20th anniversary of the movement and the death of his first wife who died in London, United Kingdom a few days ago.

From left: Prince Bola Ajibola, founder IMA; Alhaji Hamid Hussin, Olanrewaju Chief Imam IMA and Alhaji Yusuf Adenoju, Guest Lecturer, during 2016 Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) Ramadan Lecture held at the IMA premises, Isale Apata, Abeokuta, recently. Photo: Wunmi Akinola

Alhaji Yusuf Adepoju, who is also the Chief Lecturer of Academy of Islamic Propagation (ACADIP),  dazzled audience with his presentation quoting copiously from the Qur’an and Bible. His presentation gave rise to nine persons (3 males and 6 females) declaring for Islam.

Adepoju, described Prince Ajibola as an enigma that has invested all his life achievements to the development of humanity particularly the needy, adding that Ajibola’s commitment to Islamic development was excellent and urged other Muslims in Nigeria to emulate him.

In attendance include the former Military Governor of Bauchi and Sokoto states, Navy Captain Rasheed Raji (rtd), Alhaji Caliph Balogun, Founder, Sa’adatu Abadiyyah Organisation of Nigeria any very many others.