The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has said that it has concluded plans to unveil a book in honour of its pioneer Executive Secretary, Professor Dawud Olatokunbo Shittu Noibi (OBE).
AFRIPOST gathered that Noibi is a decorated Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE), by the late Queen Elizabeth II of England.
He was the pioneer Executive Secretary of MUSWEN and he served the organisation for more than 10 years.
The unveiling of the book according to the organisation will take place in Ibadan.
The event has been scheduled to hold on 26th November 2022.
MUSWEN in a statement signed by Chairman Planning Committee, Professor Muibi Opeloye said the formal book presentation will serve as a send-forth for the revered Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies.
The occasion slated at Conference and Event Centre, University of Ibadan, Muslim Community from 11am, will be chaired by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President of MUSWEN.
Opeloye said the book, which has contributions from scholars around the world, will be reviewed by Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) Kwara State University, Malete.
He added that Alhaji Sa’eed Alao, Managing Director, Blue Prints Technologies, will present the book to the public.
He spoke further by saying that a complementary book of tributes titled: “Professor Noibi, an icon in the eyes of the people” will also be presented.