By Peter Adelowo
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed the indefinite postponement of the Qur’an convention, earlier slated for February 22, 2025.
This is contained in a statement signed by Professor Is-haq Oloyede on behalf of the Sultan, in Abuja.
According to the statement the convention, originally planned for 60,000 participants, received over 500,000 accreditation requests, far exceeding expectations.
It explains that International scholars and foreign delegations have also shown keen interest, leading the organizers to reconsider the event’s capacity.
It emphasizes that after extensive consultations, the organizers decided to reschedule the gathering to allow better planning and accommodation.
It appreciates the patience and support of all stakeholders and prays for Allah’s blessings on the successful hosting of the event.
It stresses that a new date will be communicated after Ramadan.
