Press Release: CIIN holds ramadan lecture

From left: National Missioner, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdur-Rahmad Ahmad and the Immediate past President of CIIN, Alhaji Fatai Kayode Lawal during the 2014 Ramadan Lecture organized by the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria.

Muslim faithful in Insurance practice converged last Thursday for the annual Ramadan Tafsir (Lecture) organised by the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN).

The event, second in the series, provided the platform for exchange of ideas on issues pertinent to sociocultural and political harmony.

Delivering the lecture titled; ‘Towards Rebuilding a Serene Society: An ideal Muslim Home to the Rescue’, Dr. Lateef Adetona, Associate Professor, Department of Religious and Peace Studies, Lagos State University admonished the participants comprising Muslims and Christians, to strive for harmony in their homes in line with the teachings of Prophet Mohammed.

Dr. Adetona called upon the listeners to entrench the teachings of the Holy Prophet in their everyday lives, stating that societal peace originates from the home.

The CIIN Ramadan Tafsir also featured a lecture titled; ‘In the Spider’s Web’ delivered by the National Missioner, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdur-Rahmad Ahmad. The lecture created a parallel between the Spider’s Web and the trappings of modern civilization.

Sheikh Abdur-Rahman also called on Muslims to avoid aping the lifestyles of other cultures and civilizations to the detriment of their moral and spiritual well-being.

The Chairman of the event, Professor M.A. Bidmos of the Department of Art and Social Sciences Education, University of Lagos, lauded the efforts of the CIIN in putting together the event to share and enhance knowledge of Insurance Practitioners.

President CIIN Bola Temowo, who was represented by his predecessor Fatai Kayode Lawal, promised to sustain the event yearly as it is helping the spiritual well-being of members.

The event which was well attended included CIIN Governing Council members, CEO’s of Insurance organizations, CIIN members, members of the Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA) and friends of the Insurance Industry.

Signed Asst. Manager Corporate Affairs, Oluseun Banwo