Thursday, 11 July 2013

CIIN holds maiden Ramadan lecture

 Chuks Udo Okonta

The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) said it has initiated an annual Ramadan Tasfir to capture the mood of Islamic faithful in the insurance industry during this fasting period.

A statement by Head, Corporate Affairs, Joseph Obah, said the event is slated for Thursday, July 18 at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference and Exhibition Center at Alausa, Ikeja in Lagos.

CIIN’S Activities Committee Chairman, Shakiru Oyefeso, said the Tafsir was long overdue, stating that the members of the Institute, even the non Muslims will have a lot to gain from the lectures to be delivered by notable Islamic clerics.

He noted that speakers include Dr. Saheed Timehin of the Lagos State University and Dr. Junaid Sirajudeen of the University of Lagos, adding that the lecture topic, Tolerance and Inter – relationship in a multi – religion society is quite apt.

Oyefeso said that the choice could not be better, stating that it is time, more than ever, to preach religious tolerance and co – existence in the light of the sad experiences at the stage of our Nationhood.

CIIN’S Deputy Director – General, Kola Ahmed assured that the Maiden Tasfsir will be a huge success, stressing that he attended the last Christmas Carol service along with other Muslim colleagues.

He urged CIIN members of other faiths to attend the Tafsir to share opinions with their counterparts on the critical topic.

Ahmed also said that dignitaries who have been invited to the Tafsir will be hosted by the CIIN president Fatai Lawal.

 

 

 

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