The Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN), Kwara State Chapter, has announced plans to host a special symposium and book presentation in honour of renowned legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Ahmed Raji, SAN.
The event, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. prompt at the NBA Ilorin Secretariat Hall, Kwara State High Court Complex, Ilorin, will focus on the theme: “Distancing Islam from Violent Extremism.” The book lunch, takes place tomorrow, 4th June, 2026 at Kwara State Banquet Hall, GRA Ilorin Kwara State.
According to a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of MULAN Kwara, Dr. Taofeeq Abdulraheem, and the Publicity Secretary, Ridwan Musa, Esq., the symposium is designed to promote a deeper understanding of the true teachings of Islam while addressing contemporary misconceptions linking the religion to violence and extremism.
The organizers noted that the discourse will provide a platform for critical conversations on the role of legal practitioners, academics, religious leaders, and public institutions in promoting peace, tolerance, justice, and national unity.
The event is expected to attract an array of distinguished jurists, Senior Advocates of Nigeria, academics, legal practitioners, religious leaders, students, policymakers, civil society actors, members of the media, and other stakeholders who will engage in robust discussions on the subject matter and related contemporary issues.
MULAN Kwara described the symposium as a timely intervention aimed at fostering mutual understanding, combating misinformation, and strengthening efforts toward peaceful coexistence within Nigeria’s diverse society.
The association urged members of the Bar and Bench, students, religious organizations, and the general public to attend and actively participate in the intellectual engagement, emphasizing that their contributions would enrich the dialogue and advance the ideals of peace, justice, and social harmony.
For participants unable to attend physically, the event will also be accessible virtually through a Google Meet platform provided by the organizers.
Join the meeting (KWARA MULAN WEEK/SYMPOSIUM): https://meet.google.com/rfx-iotp-pah
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