NACOMYO Celebrates Mutiu Olawuyi as Media Ambassador for African Immigrants
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has congratulated New York-based Nigerian journalist and publisher, Mutiu Olawuyi, on his recognition as Media Ambassador for African Immigrants in the United States.
In a congratulatory letter dated September 27, 2026, and signed by NACOMYO’s National Secretary-General, Alhaji Mas’ud Ayodele Akintola, the council described the recognition as a significant honour that reflects Olawuyi’s contributions to the African immigrant community.
NACOMYO said Olawuyi’s recognition by the New York City Council, alongside the award of Media Ambassador for African Immigrants by the African Immigrants’ Commission of New York and Connecticut, acknowledges his efforts in amplifying the voices of African immigrants and promoting their interests, dignity and achievements.
The council further described the recognition as a source of pride to Nigerians, Africans and the wider Muslim community, noting that it reflects the impact of Olawuyi’s service and commitment to African immigrant communities.
NACOMYO also traced the achievement to the legacy of Olawuyi’s father, Alhaji Engr. Mustafa Adeleke Olawuyi, whom it described as one of the pioneers of the Council of Muslim Organisations of Yoruba (COMYO), which later gave birth to NACOMYO.
According to the council, the elder Olawuyi was instrumental to the organisation’s activities in the old Oyo State and served as the first Coordinator of its Osun State chapter. He was also described as a mentor to many emerging Da’iyahs (callers to Islam).
Responding to the congratulatory message, Olawuyi expressed deep appreciation to NACOMYO, saying the council’s words went beyond congratulating him and reminded him of his roots and the values instilled in him by his father.
He recalled accompanying his father to virtually every NACOMYO Osun State da’wah programme and meeting during his tenure as Pioneer Coordinator.
“I travelled with him on the village-to-village da’wah missions, often on dusty roads to communities that had not been reached. I watched him carry the message with patience, dignity and sincerity,” Olawuyi said.
He described those experiences as his “first school of service,” adding that whatever recognition he receives today is rooted in the values he learnt from his father.
Olawuyi said he accepted the honour as an amanah (trust), not a crown, stressing that his commitment to serving the Ummah would remain unwavering.
He said his journalism would continue to give voice to issues affecting Muslims and African immigrants, while presenting their stories truthfully and responsibly.
“As a restorative realist, I believe the Ummah deserves a media that tells the whole truth,” he said.
According to him, the media must honestly address issues such as misrepresentation, marginalisation, poverty and division without surrendering to despair, while also highlighting the community’s resilience, scholarship, charity and positive contributions.
“We will defend the dignity of Muslims wherever it is attacked, correct false narratives with facts, and amplify the voices of those who are too often spoken about but rarely heard,” Olawuyi stated.
He added that his platforms would remain committed to telling the story of African immigrants and Muslims “truthfully, with justice, and in service of all humanity.”
Olawuyi concluded by praying for the continued success of NACOMYO and for Allah to reward his father and other pioneers who contributed to building the organisation.
