The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has restructured and expanded its National Executive Council, NEC.
According to the statement signed by NSCIA Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, the decision was reached at the Council’s General Assembly held on October 1, 2026, in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Mr. Jimoh said that under the new structure, Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji was appointed Deputy Secretary-General, National, while Professor Salisu Shehu will serve as Deputy Secretary-General, International. Mr Abeny Mohammed, SAN, becomes Deputy Secretary-General, Corporate, and Dr Bala Muhammad, Deputy Secretary-General, Administration.
Dr Umar Jibrilu Gwandu was appointed Public Relations Officer, with Hajia Sekinat Lawal as Deputy PRO. Other appointments are Dr Mairo Mandara, Development Officer; Arc Abdullahi Musa PenAbdul, Deputy Development Officer, Technical; and Professor Fatimah Abdulkarim, Family Affairs Officer.
He said the meeting was attended by Muslim leaders, traditional rulers and Chief Imams from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
