BY: JOSHUA ADINOYI
The apex Group for the Nigerian Muslim Community – Jamatul Nasir Islam (JNI) at the National level has appointed the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, as her National Vice President General.
The Kogi State Chapter of JNI, led by the Chairman Ambassador Usman Bello, presented the Appointment Letter and a Congratulatory Letter from His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar – the Sultan of Sokoto, to the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland at the Ohinoyi of Ebira Palace, in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The State JNI Chairman pointed out that the position of JNI National Vice President General is usually bestowed on the highest Traditional ruler who is a Muslim in a State as all other Islamic Leaders and Groups will be under his Leadership.
He pointed out that the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, has been contributing to the growth of Islam in Kogi State, saying that he has no doubt in his ability to deliver the needed results.
Speaking, the Secretary of JNI in Kogi State, Alhaji Isa Adeboye, reeled out the achievements of the Islamic Group in the State to include a befitting JNI Secretariat with Masjid, Building of Masjid in Kogi West, Kogi Central, among other achievements.
The State JNI Secretary said the successes recorded so far was as a result of the massive support given to the Body by the former Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello, describing him as a man who has made history.
He congratulated Dr. Anaje on his appointment as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, assuring the support of the Association to enable him succeed.
Responding, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, appreciated Allah for the gift of life and for finding him worthy to serve the people of Ebiraland. 
HRM Dr. Anaje said his joy knows no bound for the honor done him by the JNI through the call to serve as National Vice President General of the Islamic Body, stating that it is a call to double his efforts in service.
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland said he was happy over the good testimonies of the efforts of Former Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello at supporting the growth of Islam in Kogi State, describing him as a pride to the Ebira Nation and Kogites.
HRM Dr. Ahmed Anaje appreciated JNI for finding him worthy to serve in the exalted position and promised to live up to expectations in the discharge of his duties to the Muslim Community in the State and beyond.
In Kogi State, the Position of JNI National Vice President was earlier held by the Late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ado Ibrahim (CoN) as the visiting Islamic Clerics took time to pray to Allah to forgive his shortcomings and also prayed for the successful reign of the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje.
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