The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) commended the appointment of Sheikh Sabuddin N. Abdurahim as the new National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) secretary.
A former Tawi-Tawi First District Board member, the DILG cited Abdurahim for his extensive experience in local legislation, and has the strong endorsement of all six governors from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
The DILG also noted that Abdurahim is the first-ever NCMF sSecretary from the province of Tawi-Tawi.
“I am confident that he will fully exercise his authority in preserving and promoting the Muslim Filipino culture while ensuring alignment of the NCMF’s mandate to the national priority thrusts of our Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr,’’ DILG Secretary Benjamin “Benhur’’ Abalos Jr. said.
The DILG vowed to “render the necessary assistance and support to Secretary. Abdurahim as he takes the reins of NCMF.’’
“We are with him every step of the way towards a peaceful, strong, and progressive Bagong Pilipinas,’’ the DILG added.