Nigerian Muslims In UK Raise £6 Million To Rebuild 100-year-old Mosque
Nigerian Muslims in the Unite Kingdom under the aegis of Muslim Association of Nigeria (UK) have commenced plans to rebuild a 100-year old mosque – Old Kent Road Mosque to befit a modern structure and accommodate more congregations.
Worldtopnewsng.com learnt that the Old Kent Road Mosque, whilst serving a diverse congregation, is home to London’s oldest Nigerian Muslim community and have been blessed with a thriving congregational hub in the heart of South London.
In a statement made available to worldtopnewsng.com, the group planned to demolish the existing three-storey building and build a new six-storey mosque, which is estimated to gulp £1 million to complete the initial phase of the redevelopment and a further £6 million to complete the Phases 2 & 3 of the project.
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The Project Admin, OKR Mosque Rebuild Project, Eletu Ishau, elucidated that: “Our current building has existed for over 100 years and was acquired as an abandoned pub in the early 90s. Since then, our community has grown exponentially.
“Our current premises have become inadequate for us to continue serving our flourishing community in the best way possible. We have outgrown our current building, which has accommodated us for almost 30 years and the building has now reached the end of its operational lifespan,” he stated.
Ishau said the group plans to provide the best resources for the worshippers and realises continued positive change through its educational, youth, elders, interfaith and community-focused programmes.
“We wish to welcome even more worshippers through our doors and get more people involved with our various schemes. These reasons outline our rationale for the project. We plan to demolish the existing three-storey building and build a new six storey mosque.”
“The redevelopment of the mosque will double our current prayer space areas for men and women; expand our Islamic Studies School (Markaz); feature sport and youth facilities; and help strengthen our outreach within our community.
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“Our congregation come from different walks of life and our doors are open to all. We truly appreciate the diversity of our people who each enrich the community spirit of our mosque. We promote spiritual development, community engagement and mutual respect for all.
“Alhamdulilah, our community has raised just over £1 million towards this venture and we require an additional £1 million to complete the initial phase of the redevelopment. A further £6 million will be required to complete the new Masjid rebuild (Phases 2 & 3).
“Please help support our growing community and don’t miss out on the opportunity to invest in your Akhirah and attain the pleasure of the Almighty,” he stated.
