FMCA MUSLIM COMMUNITY CELEBRATES PROF ABDUS-SAMIU ADEWALE MUSA-OLOMU.

Saturday, 31st May 2025.

The Muslim Community of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta (FMCA) on Friday 30th June, celebrated the Islamic Icon, Prof Abdus-Samiu Adewale Musa-Olomu, the out-gone Medical Director.

Muslim leaders, hospital management committee members, staff, family members , friends, and well-wishers attended the exaugural lecture held at the Telemedicine Hall of the centre.

The event was a testament to Prof. Musa-Olomu’s remarkable leadership and contributions to the institution during his tenure.

The Ameer of the FMCA Muslim Community Dr. Sulaiman Anoba, in his welcome address, underscored the spiritual weight of leadership in Islam.

Leadership is a delicate trust. The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned that it could be a source of humiliation on the Day of Judgment if mishandled,” he said, while commending Prof. Musa-Olomu for being a “just leader” and an example to follow.

“Prof. & Ustaz Abdus-samiu Adewale Musa-Olomu, we all gathered here today to thank Allah for gifting us, the Muslim community and FMCA at large, a person like you.

“Many things have been said about you; many things Allah has made you achieve in this facility, and many more will still be said. You are not just an administrator; you are a leader, a man endowed with spiritual depth, unwavering determination, and intellectual brilliance that shines even in the darkest moments of uncertainty.

“Your legacy is built on tireless work, sincere devotion, and a vision that refuses to bow to mediocrity.

“Within the 8 years of your stewardship, what you have built, what you restored, and what you re-imagined have left footprints that time will struggle to erase.”

The guest lecturer, Prof. Abdul Hafiz Oladosu, praised Prof. Musa-Olomu’s legacy of excellence, integrity, and spiritual discipline.

He emphasized the importance of leadership accountability before Almighty Allah, noting that leaders would be held accountable for their actions on the Day of Judgment.

He urged Prof. Musa-Olomu to continue his good work with a lot of repentance to Almighty Allah.

The Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu in his speech said he managed the institution’s resources in the most transparent and accountable way.

Reflecting on his administration, the out-gone Medical Director emphasized inclusivity and fairness in staff appointments.

His words, “I want to appreciate everyone for your love and support, and I am happy that I never disappoint you, although there were challenges. But I want to tell you that my administration was transparent and accountable.

“We did some appointments, whereby I gave 682 Christians appointments while 482 Muslims were given appointments; this is to show that I am not biased.

“Even as a surgeon, there’s no department we didn’t touch or left out. We have just started; there’s a lot that we are still going to do. We will continue to do what will benefit our community till we enter the grave.” He affirmed.

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of a compendium titled “Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu: The Strides, The Legacies, and The Echoes” by Prof. Dawud Noibi.

The compendium is a testament to Professor Musa-Olomu’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the institution.