…a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches. He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, str…

Zakat has been described as a practical tool for promoting social inclusion, reducing poverty, and fostering peaceful coexistence. The description was made by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibaudeen Babatunde, while featuring as the keynote speaker during the 2026 Zakat distribution, organised…