Our story

From one weekly halaqa to a state-wide movement

The Muslim Corpers' Association of Nigeria was founded to give Muslim youth serving the nation a spiritual home away from home. In Rivers State, that mission grew from a handful of corps members meeting for Jumu'ah into a self-governed chapter coordinating da'wah, welfare, and mentorship across every local government area.

1978

MCAN is founded

A spiritual home for Muslim corps members, wherever the NYSC posts them.

1985

First halaqa in Port Harcourt

A weekly gathering for study and Jumu’ah — the chapter’s earliest roots.

1998

State executive council formed

Leadership beyond one service year, giving the chapter lasting continuity.

2010

Da'wah goes state-wide

Outreach reaches every local government area in Rivers State.

2019

Lodge project breaks ground

A permanent home — secure accommodation and a musallah.

2024

A state-wide movement

650+ members strong, coordinating welfare, da’wah, and mentorship.

Get your bearings

New in Rivers State?

Find where the chapters lodges are, or get directions to the NYSC orientation camp — before you even arrive.

Corps executive council

The team serving this service year

Elected from among the corps members currently serving in Rivers State, this council runs the chapter day-to-day — halaqas, lodge logistics, welfare, and everything between — for one service year at a time.

AY

Port Harcourt LGA

Abdulrahman Yusuf

Amir (President)

Leads the chapter, represents MCAN Rivers State, and chairs the executive council.

FB

Obio-Akpor LGA

Fatimah Bello

Naib Amirah (Vice President)

Deputises for the Amir and leads the sisters' wing of the chapter.

IS

Ibrahim Suleiman

General Secretary

Keeps chapter records and correspondence, and coordinates EXCO meetings.

Eleme LGA

AM

Aisha Muhammed

Assistant Secretary

Supports the Secretary and stands in during their absence.

Okrika LGA

YA

Yusuf Abdullahi

Financial Secretary

Tracks dues and donations, and prepares financial reports.

Ikwerre LGA

ZI

Zainab Idris

Treasurer

Holds and disburses chapter funds for approved activities.

Emuoha LGA

MA

Musa Aliyu

Public Relations Officer

Manages chapter communications, publicity, and external relations.

Bonny LGA

HS

Hadiza Sani

Welfare Officer

Coordinates lodging, feeding, and emergency support for members.

Etche LGA

UF

Umar Farouk

Da'wah Coordinator

Organises halaqas, lectures, and outreach in host communities.

Tai LGA

State executive council

The alumni who keep the chapter alive

Beyond a single service year, a council of alumni — the Ansar — anchor the chapter's continuity: preserving institutional memory, mentoring each new EXCO, and stewarding the lodge project.

MI

Alhaji Musa Ibrahim

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Oversees the board and represents the chapter to state and national MCAN leadership.

Batch 2008 Alumnus

AS

Hajia Amina Suleiman

Matron

Guides the sisters' wing and mentors female corps members through their service year.

Batch 2011 Alumna

IB

Alhaji Ismail Bello

Patron

Advises the Amir and secures partnerships that support the lodge project.

Batch 2005 Alumnus

HA

Barrister Hauwa Abdullahi

State Secretary

Maintains the chapter's constitution, records, and institutional memory across service years.

Batch 2013 Alumna

NY

Engr. Nasir Yakubu

Financial Trustee

Manages the lodge project fund and reviews the corps EXCO's financial reports.

Batch 2009 Alumnus

MU

Dr. Maryam Usman

Ansar Coordinator

Organises the alumni network and connects corps members with mentorship after service.

Batch 2016 Alumna

Get in touch

Questions, partnerships, or press?

For anything that isn't an emergency, reach the chapter directly — we typically respond within two business days.

Lodge address

MCAN Lodge, off Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State