MUSWEN VP Soniake, wife, other personalitist get chieftaincy titles
The Vice President II of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), Alhaji Thabit Wale Sonaike, and his wife, Alhaja Bilikis Tokunbo Sonaike, have been decorated with turban as
The Vice President II of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), Alhaji Thabit Wale Sonaike, and his wife, Alhaja Bilikis Tokunbo Sonaike, have been decorated with turban as Baba Adinni and Iya Sunnah of the Akoka Muslim Central Mosque.
The event, organised by Akoka Muslim Community, was held at the Nigerian Army Sports Centre, Morocco, Somolu, Lagos.
The duo was among other Muslim personalities honoured with Islamic chieftaincy titles by the community.
Alhaji Sonaike, is a seasoned technocrat with decades of experience in finance, corporate governance, digital innovation, and faith-based service, served as the National President of The Companion, an association of Muslims in business and the professions.
The ceremony attracted dignitaries including Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede; MUSWEN President Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo; MUSWEN Vice President I, Rafiu Ebiti; Dr Muiz Banire, SAN and National President of The Companion, Imam Nojeem Jimoh.
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At the event, Dr. AbdulLateef charges new title holders to lead with faith, service, and responsibility
Earlier in the event, the former Chairman of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, who was the guest speaker, urged the chiefs to use their status to bring more developments to the community and benefit mankind.
“Allah will use your titles to elevate you in the hereafter, provided you use them to spread Islam and advance the Akoka Muslim Community,” he said.
The guest speaker encouraged them to continually renew their intentions and assured them that every effort spent on the development of the community would be rewarded by Allah.
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He emphasized that their primary agenda should include standardizing the mosque and promoting human development initiatives, such as the empowerment of widows and orphans, and ensuring the welfare of mosque officials.
Alhaji Sonaike said his new status is a challenge and an opportunity.
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“For me and my wife, we are role models now, and many people will look up to us. It’s on us to live up to the accompanying duty.
“I grew up here and have been a member of the congregation since childhood. Even after I left, the Muslim Community stayed in touch, so I’ll always see myself as someone who belongs here,” he said.
His wife, Alhaja Sonaike, promised more commitment to serving the Akoka Muslim Community and upholding Islamic values.
“I initially hesitated when I was told I’d be turbaned because I did not want to add to my responsibilities before Allah. But after reflection and assurances from the community, I accepted. I pray Allah guides and strengthens me to discharge this duty diligently.”
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Describing her new status as a personal challenge, Alhaja Sonaike said: “It is a responsibility I owe to myself, my family, and the Muslim Community. I aim to uphold and propagate the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.”
She encouraged other Muslims to embrace community roles, highlighting their lasting spiritual rewards:
“Taking up such responsibilities is a source of flowing charity. You’ll be remembered for the good you’ve done when you are no more. Let’s lead by example; it could be the path to attaining the pleasure of Allah, which we all yearn for,” she said.
Other personalities decorated with turban include Wahab Ajani Gbadebo as Arowosadinni; Alhaji Kamil Olamiji Agbomejei - Balogun Adinni; Alhaji Adeyemi Eedris Olawale - Alaranse Adinni; Alhaja Sarry Agbomejei - Iya Adinni; Alhaja Mariam Sokan - Otun Iya Adinni; Alhaja Raolat Awure - Otun Iya Sunnah; Alhaji Abdul-Hafeez Ashi-Sulaiman - Giwa Adinni; Mrs. Sekinat Suenu - Alamojuto Adinni; Alhaja Mariam Odufuwa - Agbesinga Adinni; Alhaja Sikirat Fadipe - Atesinse Adinni and Hajia Hafsat Kassim as Oloro Adinni.
