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SUMMIT PROGRAM

WHEN:

Saturday 17th

January, 2026

WHERE:

Distance Learning Institute (DLI) Auditorium

University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba, Lagos State

8:30 AM

ARRIVAL

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Arrival & Registration

Guest registration and networking.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

30 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

9:00 AM

OPENING PRAYER

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Qur'an Recitation & Opening Prayer

Qur'an Recitation and opening prayer for the summit.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

15 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

9:15 AM

WELCOME ADDRESS

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

Welcome Address by MNIDF Leadership

Opening address by the MNIDF President.

SPEAKER:

MNIDF President

DURATION:

15 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

9:30 AM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Keynote Speaker Address

Address by the SSA to the Governor on Religious matters.

SPEAKER:

SSA to the Governor

DURATION:

15 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

9:45 AM

KEYNOTE PAPER

9:45 AM – 10:20 AM

Keynote Paper 1: Nigeria and the $3 Trillion Halal Economy

Topic: From Potential to Global Competitiveness.

SPEAKER:

Prof Ahmad Bello Dogarawa

DURATION:

35 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

10:20 AM

KEYNOTE PAPER

10:20 AM – 10:55 AM

Keynote Paper 2: Islamic Finance

Topic: Financing Growth through Non-Interest Banking, Sukuk, and Islamic Fintech.

SPEAKER:

Dr. Niyi Yusuf

DURATION:

35 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

10:55 AM

PANEL SESSION

10:55 AM – 11:40 AM

Panel 1: Building Nigeria's Halal Economy Blueprint

Moderator: Olokodana Sulaiman (Halal Economy Promoter). Panelists: Hajia Kafilat Araoye (Islamic Finance), Alhaji Ashamu, Alhaji Qoseem Alabi (Halal Travel & Tourism), Pharmacist Taofeek Odukoya (Islamic Pharm & Medicine).

SPEAKER:

Multiple Panelists

DURATION:

45 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

11:40 AM

BREAK

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

Interlude (Nasheed) / Tea Break

Brief inspirational performance to transition sessions.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

20 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

12:00 PM

GOODWILL MESSAGES

12:00 PM – 12:10 PM

Goodwill Messages Session 1

Short goodwill messages from dignitaries.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

10 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

12:10 PM

SHOWCASE

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM

Pre-Summit Empowerment Program Showcase

Highlights, Statistics, and Report from the pre-summit empowerment program.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

20 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

12:30 PM

LEGACY SESSION

12:30 PM – 1:10 PM

Legacy Session: Launch of the ₦250m MES Waqf Fund

Official unveiling of the MES endowment fund and calling for donations.

SPEAKER:

Alhaji Kabir

DURATION:

40 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

1:10 PM

BREAK

1:10 PM – 2:10 PM

Networking, Trade Fair & Lunch Break

Solat (Dhuhr), refreshments, trade fair visitation, and informal networking.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

1 Hour

LOCATION:

Dining Area / Mosque

2:10 PM

GOODWILL MESSAGES

2:10 PM – 2:20 PM

Goodwill Messages Session 2

Short goodwill messages from dignitaries.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

10 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

2:20 PM

KEYNOTE PAPER

2:20 PM – 2:55 PM

Keynote Paper 3: The Nigeria's Halal Economy

Topic: Roadmap to 2030.

SPEAKER:

Prof. Tajudeen Yusuf

DURATION:

35 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

2:55 PM

PANEL SESSION

2:55 PM – 3:40 PM

Panel 2: Scaling Halal Value Chains for Global Markets

Moderator: Dr Maruf Adebakin. Panelists: Prof Noibi (Islamic Finance), Dr Salisu Muhammad (Halal Healthcare), Saheed Fuhad Alade (Media, Fashion), Goke Kazeem (Halal Food & Digital Economy).

SPEAKER:

Multiple Panelists

DURATION:

45 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

3:40 PM

INTERLUDE

3:40 PM – 3:55 PM

Interlude (Zikr)

Cultural and spiritual reflection through Zikr.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

15 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

3:55 PM

GOODWILL MESSAGES

3:55 PM – 4:05 PM

Goodwill Messages Session 3

Short goodwill messages from dignitaries.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

10 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

4:05 PM

CLOSING SESSION

4:05 PM – 4:35 PM

Closing Session

Communique Presentation, Closing Remarks, Vote of Thanks & Du'a.

SPEAKER:

DURATION:

30 Minutes

LOCATION:

Nurudeen Alao Auditorium

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SUMMIT PROGRAM

Arrival & Registration

Qur'an Recitation & Opening Prayer

Welcome Address by MNIDF Leadership

Keynote Speaker Address

Keynote Paper 1: Nigeria and the $3 Trillion Halal Economy

Keynote Paper 2: Islamic Finance

Panel 1: Building Nigeria's Halal Economy Blueprint

Interlude (Nasheed) / Tea Break

Goodwill Messages Session 1

Pre-Summit Empowerment Program Showcase

Legacy Session: Launch of the ₦250m MES Waqf Fund

Networking, Trade Fair & Lunch Break

Goodwill Messages Session 2

Keynote Paper 3: The Nigeria's Halal Economy

Panel 2: Scaling Halal Value Chains for Global Markets

Interlude (Zikr)

Goodwill Messages Session 3

Closing Session

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