The Dawn, a prominent Nigerian Muslim professional and youth-focused organisation, has officially inaugurated a new executive leadership team to steer its affairs for the 2025–2027 administrative tenure. This significant transition was formally announced on Friday, 3 January 2026, following the successful conclusion of the Dawah Holiday Programme 2025 (DHP’25) held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
A Strategic Leadership Transition
In a joint press statement, the newly appointed National Amir, Abdullah Mumuni, and the Head of Media, Abdul-hamid Bello, outlined the vision behind the change. They revealed that the leadership handover was publicly unveiled during the closing session of DHP’25. According to the statement, this move represents a strategic step designed to reinforce institutional governance, broaden the scope of da‘wah (Islamic outreach) activities, and propel sustainable development across all the organisation's operational districts.
The incoming executives have been entrusted with a clear mandate: to guide The Dawn over the next two years in alignment with its core mission. This mission centres on faith-based development, active youth engagement, and creating tangible community impact.
The New Executive Council and District Leadership
The organisation has released a comprehensive list of its newly appointed Executive Council members and their respective portfolios. The national leadership team is as follows:
- Amir: Abdullah Mumuni
- Naibul Amir: Salahudeen Ogundipe
- Amirah: Monsuroh Odunlami
- Naibatul Amirah: A’isha Yusuf
- General Secretary/Head, Strategic Development & Partnerships: Sodiq Zakariyah
- Assistant General Secretary: Habeebah Busari
- Da‘wah Coordinators: Abdulsobur Aderemi and Al-Ameen Mumuni
- Media Head: Abdul-hamid Bello
- Editor: A’isha Adesina
- Finance Department Head: Alli-Balogun Fathiatullah
- Finance Deputy: Fatima Adeoti
- Ex-officio members: Abdulhafeez Aboto and Habeebah Adelu
Furthermore, The Dawn has appointed coordinators for its key operational districts across Nigeria:
- Abuja District: Coordinator: Ahmad Olarewaju; Deputy: Farouq Lee; Coordinator II: Arafat Sekoni.
- Kwara District: Coordinator: Habeebullah Abubakar; Deputy Coordinator: Kamaldeen Aboto; Coordinator II: Aminah Balogun; Deputy Coordinator II: Hikmah Okunlola.
- Lagos District: Coordinator: Abdullateef Adekoya; Deputy Coordinator: Muzamil Ligali; Coordinator II: Aisha Adeoti; Deputy Coordinator II: Zulfah Onifade.
- Osun District: Coordinator: Kamourdeen Muhammad; Deputy Coordinator: Idris Awotunde; Coordinator II: Aminat Usamat; Deputy Coordinator II: Bello Rahmah.
- Oyo District: Coordinator: Yasir Buhari; Deputy Coordinator: Muhammad Raji; Coordinator II: Shukroh Asake Leke-Akindele; Deputy Coordinator II: Hibatullah Tiamiyu.
Building on a Strong Foundation
In their announcement, the new National Amir and Head of Media extended the organisation's sincere appreciation to the immediate past executives. They acknowledged the outgoing team's dedicated service, which they said laid a strong foundation for institutional growth.
The freshly inaugurated leadership now bears the responsibility of advancing The Dawn's mission. The statement emphasised their commitment to principled leadership, impactful da‘wah, and genuine community transformation throughout their two-year term. This change marks a new chapter for the group as it seeks to expand its influence and developmental projects across Nigeria.
