Abuja National Mosque appoints first Igbo Imam The management of the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Prof. Iliyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim appointed Imam of the mosque, with history expected to be made today as he delivers his inaugural khutbah (sermon) during the Jumm’at prayer. Prof. Usman's appointment has been met with widespread celebration from the Muslim community, particularly among the South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON), which praised him for his commitment to Islamic scholarship and leadership. In a statement, SEMON referred to this appointment as not just...