National Mosque Abuja appoints first Igbo Imam, Ilyas Usman In a historic move, the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Professor Ilyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim to serve as Imam. The announcement was made just before his inaugural khutbah (sermon), which is expected to be delivered today during Jumm’at prayers. This appointment has been met with widespread celebration, particularly from the South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON), who described it as a testament to Prof. Usman's dedication to Islamic scholarship and leadership. SEMON's statement emphasized the significance of this achievement...