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NSCIA seeks release of revenue to Abia Muslims

“Sir, a passionate appeal to His Royal Highness on the plight of the Muslim community in the Eastern Zone Emirate Council in Abia,” he stated.

• September 29, 2025
courtesy visit to the Lamido in Yola
courtesy visit to the Lamido in Yola

The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has appealed to Muhammad Mustapha, the Lamido of Adamawa, to influence the release of revenue allocation for the Muslim community in Umunneochi LGA of Abia.

Eze Eme II, NSCIA’s vice-president general, Eastern Emirate, made the plea during a courtesy visit to the Lamido in Yola on Sunday. He said the revenue was being collected from the cattle market in the Lokpanta Muslim community in the area.

According to him, out of 100 per cent, the Abia government was getting 60 per cent while 40 per cent goes to the Muslim community.

He added that the 40 per cent was then divided into three; the Hausa community received 10 per cent, the Igbo Muslim community 10 per cent, and 10 per cent for the Muslim community.

Mr Eme added that the percentage for the Muslim community was not accessible to enable them to finance all Islamic activities in the community.

“Sir, a passionate appeal to His Royal Highness on the plight of the Muslim community in the Eastern Zone Emirate Council in Abia.

“With due respect, honour and dignity on behalf of the good people of my emirate of the eastern state Muslim community, I passionately wish to appeal to you.

“As a father, a mentor and national religious leader under the Modibbo Adama dynasty representing the whole of West Africa as supreme leader, Chairman Tabbital Pulaaku recognised throughout Africa and the world at large,” he said.

Mr Eme condoled with Lamido and the entire people of the state over the demise of Ahmed Mustapha, the former comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service, and the Sardauna of Adamawa.

The Lamido of Adamawa appreciated the visit and commended Ede for his concern for his subjects as well as his contribution to Islamic propagation in the country.

(NAN) 

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