MPAC is an incorporated public service agency working for Muslim Defence, Muslim Empowerment and for promoting individual liberties, religious, civil and political rights of Muslims. MPAC is equally devoted to promoting the integration of Islam into the Nigerian pluralism, for a positive and constructive relationship between Nigerian Muslims and other elements in the society; building the Nigerian Muslim constituency to become an influential component in the Nigerian politics, at all levels of policy-making arena; and making Islamic ethical values available to the Nigerian political process. As an experienced and independent voice within the Nigerian Muslim community working for the good of the society, MPAC operates on the core Islamic values of justice, mercy, human dignity, freedom, sanctity of human life and equality for all. Read more
MPAC Conducts Assessment Tour of the Muslim Community in Akpanya
Akpanya is a community under Igalamela/Odolu L.G.A of Kogi State. Being a border town between Kogi and Enugu States (Kogi is circled in blue in the map above), it’s so far away from its Local Government Secretariat which is located at Ajaka and very close to Igbesa South and Igbesa North Local Government areas in Enugu state. The community is made up of about 6000 Muslims, living in the Christian majority community - about 95% of the community are Ibos (Igbo and Hausa languages are commonly spoken). The Igbo Muslim community of Akpanya are not originally from the village, but made "hijrah" to the community after their ancestors converted to Islam. They have a very long history in the Akpanya community and are fully integrated into the community and its life.The Akpanya village is a very remote village that seem to enjoy nothing from the government in terms of provision of infrastructure- no good roads, no drinking water, no electricity, no good schools and no hospitals.>>>More
Opinion & Analysis
KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OSUN, OGBENI RAUF AREGBESOLA AT THE MPAC CONVENTION
Let me start by stating clearly my belief that in spite of all the multi-faceted challenges that confront our common existence in Nigeria and the world at large, PEACE IS POSSIBLE. Peace is possible if anchored on mutual respect. Peaceful co-existence is possible if human relationship were not impelled by fear but mutual understanding. Peace is possible if we all acknowledged that, although we are fallible as humans, yet we can work towards perfection. Peaceful co-existence is possible as long as we recognise the good in others and keep working at our own shortcomings. In any part of the world, peace is possible if we believed that Allah, the God of all of humankind, is just and wise in creating us as diverse peoples. As such, hate is an affront on God’s wisdom; oppression debases God’s people; while wanton and unjust killings annul God’s work.Read more...
The Great Nigerian Flood
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As the water of the flood that forced hundreds of thousands of Nigerians from their homes and washed away hundreds more receeds, its terrible impacts will remain with us for a long time to come. MPAC's thoughts and prayers are with those who have been impacted and still suffering from the aftermath of the great flood. Helping those in distress and fulfilling people’s needs indicates strong faith and sincere brotherhood. The chivalrous and magnanimous cannot endure seeing anyone in distress, and without any hesitation or delay they hurry to assist the distressed, voluntarily seeking the reward of Allah The Almighty. Read more...
Report on the Inter-religious Tensions and Crisis in Nigeria
A visit of an international delegation of Muslims and Christians in reaction to the numerous incidents of fierce inter-communal strife which have affected the lives of Nigerians during 2000-2012, and the awareness that—at least since the Bosnian war of 1993-1995—Nigeria is the country in the world where the most severe inter-communal violence between Christians and Muslims has been experienced. The delegation sought to understand the reasons behind this violence. The objectives of the visit were as follows: Read more...
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