The forum, which has become a flagship platform for discourse on Islamic wealth management, is aimed at educating and empowering participants on effective and compliant approaches to Islamic estate planning in a rapidly changing economic and social environment. It will focus on practical strategies for structuring wealth transfer in line with Islamic principles, with emphasis on legacy preservation, family harmony, and intergenerational continuity.
According to the organisers, the clinic is designed to address growing concerns around inheritance planning within Muslim communities, particularly the need to balance faith-based obligations with modern financial realities. Participants are expected to gain deeper insights into how Islamic estate planning tools can be deployed to ensure that wealth is protected, managed efficiently, and transferred responsibly.
The event is being hosted in partnership with The Metropolitan Law Firm and will feature an array of distinguished scholars, professionals, and industry leaders. Among the confirmed speakers are Professor Isah Ali Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy; Professor Adam Abubakar, ESQ, Professor of Islamic Banking and Finance at Yobe State University; and Professor Dauda Abubakar, Founder and Director of the Dawood Research Institute.
Other speakers include Her Excellency Aisha Babangida, Chairperson of the Better Life Program for the African Rural Woman; Ummahani Ahmad Amin, Managing Partner at The Metropolitan Law Firm; Barrister Mohammed Yunusa, Partner at The Metropolitan Law Firm; Ismail Rufai, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of One17 Financial Services Limited; Mutiat Olatunji of Al-Ameen Trustees Limited; and Rotimi Obende, Head of Private Trust at First Trustees Limited.
Collectively, the speakers are expected to provide robust perspectives on Islamic estate planning, examining its foundations in Islamic law and its relevance in contemporary wealth management. Discussions will cover key issues such as inheritance structuring, trust solutions, Shariah-compliant asset management, and the role of professional trustees in safeguarding family wealth.
First Trustees said the clinic underscores its ongoing commitment to delivering innovative and value-driven trust solutions that align with the beliefs and aspirations of its clients. By convening experts across law, finance, academia, and public service, the company aims to deepen awareness of Islamic estate planning and promote responsible wealth stewardship within the community.
The Abuja clinic is expected to attract professionals, business owners, scholars, and families seeking practical guidance on preserving their legacies while remaining faithful to Islamic values.