The Nigeria Muslim Forum UK (NMFUK) will on Sunday, October 26, hold its Annual Conference in Manchester, bringing together policymakers, scholars, and technology experts to deliberate on the theme “Ethical Digital Economy: The Future of Community-Centred Islamic Digital Banking.”
A statement from the Forum said the event will feature the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, as the keynote speaker. Pantami is expected to speak on the role of digital innovation in promoting inclusive and ethical financial systems, especially within the context of Islamic finance.
Other notable speakers billed for the conference include Dr. Abdullahi Bala Lau, National Chairman of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), and Mr. Raza Ullah, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Pfida, a global ethical finance platform.
The National Ameer of the Forum, Dr. Bilyaminu Romo, said the conference coincides with the Forum’s Annual General Meeting and serves as a platform for intellectual exchange and community building among Nigerian Muslims in the diaspora.
According to him, discussions at the conference will focus on how Islamic ethical principles can guide digital financial innovations to enhance transparency, inclusion, and shared prosperity.
“The theme reflects our collective vision of a fair and responsible economic system that benefits both individuals and communities,” he said.
Dr. Romo added that the event will also highlight issues of community cohesion, intercultural dialogue, and collaboration in promoting compassion and service to humanity.
Nigeria’s Islamic finance sector, valued at over $4 billion, is regarded as one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy, contributing to national development and financial inclusion.
The Nigeria Muslim Forum UK is a registered charity serving as an umbrella body for Nigerian Muslims in the United Kingdom. It supports communities in both Nigeria and the UK through medical outreach, educational programmes, orphan care, and other humanitarian activities.