General Secretary
PASTOR HABILA JIKA
PEACE BUILDING ADVOCATE
People and governance
The people guiding TMCCF.
Meet the leaders entrusted with advancing interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
PRESIDENT
SHEIKH MUSA ALIYU
Sheikh Musa Aliyu CV Early Life and Education Sheikh Musa Aliyu was born on April 3, 1972, in Garba Chede, Taraba State, Nigeria. His father, Aliyu, was a renowned traditional weaver from Ngwajin Village, Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, popularly known as Ali Masaki. Islamic Education In 1982, Sheikh Musa Aliyu began his Islamic education at a traditional Qur’anic school, where he studied the Qur’an, including its reading, memorization, and foundational Islamic teachings. Formal Education Alongside his Islamic education, he pursued formal education at the following institutions: Race Coros Primary School, Potiskum — 1982–1987 Government Secondary School, Potiskum — 2007–2010 NCE Programme — 2010–2012 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria — 2013–2015, where he studied Arabic Language International Experience Sheikh Musa Aliyu has also gained international exposure through educational and professional engagements. He attended Al-Qarawiyyin University in Morocco, where he broadened his knowledge and experience in interfaith dialogue, intercultural understanding, and peaceful coexistence. He has also participated in international programmes and engagements relating to interfaith dialogue and cultural exchange, strengthening his commitment to promoting peace and understanding among people of different faiths and cultures. Preaching and Community Service Sheikh Musa Aliyu began his preaching career in 1990. Since then, he has delivered Islamic lectures and sermons in mosques, public gatherings, and communities across Nigeria. One of his notable early preaching engagements was at the Potiskum Central Mosque in 1992. Over the years, his preaching and community activities have expanded to various cities and communities across Nigeria. His work combines Islamic teachings with messages of peace, tolerance, reconciliation, peaceful coexistence, and responsible community leadership. Areas of Expertise His areas of experience and expertise include: Islamic scholarship and teaching Arabic language and Islamic studies Interfaith and intercultural dialogue Peacebuilding, reconciliation, and conflict transformation Public speaking and preaching Community leadership and development Youth empowerment and social development Current Leadership Role Sheikh Musa Aliyu currently serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Taraba Muslims and Christians Consultative Forum (TMCCF). Through TMCCF, he is involved in promoting: Muslim-Christian dialogue and cooperation Interfaith and intercultural understanding Peacebuilding and reconciliation Conflict prevention and transformation Youth empowerment Community development Human rights and peaceful coexistence He is recognized for his commitment to interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding at both national and international levels, and continues to advocate for stronger cooperation among religious communities, traditional institutions, civil society organizations, and government stakeholders. Vision and Commitment Sheikh Musa Aliyu is committed to using religious dialogue, education, reconciliation, and community engagement as instruments for building peaceful and inclusive communities in Nigeria and beyond. His work reflects a long-standing belief that Muslims and Christians, as well as people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, can work together to promote peace, justice, development, and national unity.