Dr. Ajibola Yusuf Salami, a graduate of Dentistry from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, on Sunday, emerged the new Amir of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSN Lagos).
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the Randle General Hospital, Surulere, was announced alongside other executive members at the MSSNLagos Electoral Conference held over the weekend.
The conference, themed “Sovereignty and Stewardship: The Core of Nationhood,” climaxed with the dissolution of the outgoing cabinet led by Mallam Kamoldeen Abiona and the announcement of a new leadership team to steer the affairs of the unit from 1448AH/2026 to 1450AH/2029.
The election process followed the inauguration of a 17-member Shurah (electoral) Committee on Friday, June 12th, chaired by Mallam Mutiu Adelu of Agege Area Council.
The committee received nominations from 21 area councils, sorting through 36 nominees nominated for 16 available positions before arriving at its final decisions.
Dr. Salami represents the Mushin Area Council and brings extensive experience from his time as Editor, Assistant Secretary, and Secretary of MSSN Mushin Area Council, as well as leadership roles within the medical community, including President of the Association of Resident Doctors, LASUTH, Ikeja.
In his acceptance speech, the new Amir paid tribute to the outgoing executives, stating that “they have kept the torch burning, and have set the bar high“, pledging that the new administration “will try to move the society forward.”
He appealed for the continued support of all members of the society, saying, “We will need all the support, dua, and advice we can get”.
The newly announced executive cabinet comprises:
Amir (President): Dr Ajibola Yusuf Salami (Mushin AC)
Naibul Amir (Vice President): Bro. Ridwan Aderolu (Ogijo AC)
Naibul Amir, COHI: Bro. Hamzah Alagbe (Ikorodu AC)
Naibul Amir, GRAMA: Bro. Abdulkabeer Taiwo Kuye (Surulere AC)
General Secretary: Bro. Muhammad Mustapha (Agege AC)
Assistant General Secretary: Bro. Abdulhafeez Odusanya (Kosofe AC)
Financial Secretary: Bro. Qamarudeen Alabi (Orile Agege AC)
Business Chairman: Bro. Sulaiman Ibidunni (Bariga AC)
Editor: Bro. Taofeek Ogundele (Yaba AC)
Internal Auditor: Bro. Kazeem Musa (Ifako Ijaiye AC)
Public Relations Officer: Bro. Habeebullah Akorede (Bariga AC)
Assistant PRO: Bro. AbdurRoheem Bankole (Olorunda AC)
Welfare Officer I: Bro. Yusuf Okewale (Oshodi AC)
Welfare Officer II: Bro. Abdulhakeem Wusu (Ejigbo AC)
Director of Studies: Bro. S’ad Moshood Abiola (Oto Awori AC)
Assistant Director of Studies: Bro. Abdurrahman Sulaiman (Somolu AC)
Asset Maintenance Officer: Bro. Abdulkareem Yusuf Temitope (Epe AC)
Assistant Asset Maintenance Officer: Bro. Abdulhakeem Areola (Ikorodu AC)
Ex Officio I: Mallam Kamoldeen Abiona (Surulere AC), immediate past Amir
Ex Officio II: Mallam Abdulazeez AbdurRoheem (Kosofe AC), immediate past General Secretary.
The sisters’ wing of the society also unveiled its new leadership team, comprising:
Amirah (Female President): Sis Rofiat Tijani (Surulere AC)
Naibatul Amirah (Female Vice President): Sis. Mardiyyah Munabah (Orile Agege AC)
Naibatul Amira UMMAHAAT: Sis. Balqis Owolewa (Coker Aguda AC)
Naibatul Amira GRAMA: Sis. Khadijah Ismail-Badmus ( Surulere AC)
Naibatul Amira COHI: Sis. Nusaybah Bankole (Olorunda AC)
Sis. Secretary: Sis. Rahimah Laraba Ahmad (Agege AC)
Asst. Sis. Secretary: Sis. Hafsah Abdurrahman ((Badagry AC)
Welfare: Sis. Ruqayyah Shijuade Shittu (Igando Ikotun AC)
Treasurer: Sis. Nafeesah Akegbeyale (Oshodi AC)
As the new executives settle into their roles, members, and stakeholders of MSSN Lagos State Area Unit have expressed optimism that the leadership transition will further strengthen the society’s mission across its area councils, with many looking forward to a tenure marked by unity, growth, and renewed commitment to the society’s ideals.
