The State Secretary of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Comrade Kamal Oluwatoyin Kelani, has been turbaned as the Wazeeril Muslim of the Ota Awori Muslim Community in Ogun State.

The turbaning ceremony, which took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, attracted a large gathering of religious leaders, traditional rulers, political office holders and transport union stakeholders from across the state.

Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Olota of Ota, His Majesty, Prof. Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, members of the Olota-in-Council, and the Member of the House of Representatives representing Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, Hon. Tunji Akinosi. Also present were top Islamic scholars, leaders of various transport unions in Ogun State, community leaders and other eminent personalities.

The Islamic title was conferred by the Grand Chief Imam of Ota, Sheikh Sabeeq Aina Aladi, at the Central Muslim Praying Ground, Akeja, Ota, following special prayers and traditional rites.

Speaking during the ceremony, Sheikh Aladi charged the newly turbaned Wazeeril Muslim and others who received various Islamic titles to see their appointments as a call to service. He urged them to work closely with the Muslim leadership in Ota to promote unity, peace and the strengthening of Islam within the Awori Muslim community.

He emphasized the need for the new title holders to uphold Islamic values, support religious activities and contribute meaningfully to community development.

In his response, Comrade Kelani expressed gratitude to the Grand Chief Imam and the entire Muslim community for the honour bestowed on him. He described the turbaning as a responsibility that demands greater commitment to the service of Islam and humanity.

The event featured prayers for peace in Ota, Ogun State and Nigeria at large, as well as goodwill messages from religious, traditional and community leaders who commended the choice of Comrade Kelani for the prestigious Islamic title.