On Wednesday, August 9, 2023. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu engaged in a discussion with members of the Supreme Council of Sharia in Nigeria which took place within the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Supreme Council of Sharia, was established in 1990, it serves as a collective of Islamic scholars and leaders in Nigeria.
While specific details of the meeting remain undisclosed at the time of this report, the councils purpose is to advocate for the teachings of Islam and safeguard the rights of Muslims in Nigeria.
Sheikh AbdurRashid Hadiyatullah is the current President of the council.