Dr. TGKH. Lalu Gede Muhammad Zainuddin Atsani

MAULANA Sheikh Dr. TGKH. Then, Gede Muhammad Zainuddin Atsani was re-elected as the General Chairman of the Board of Trustees (PB) of Nahdlatul Wathan (NW). This is consistent with the results of the Congress

TGKH Lalu Gede Zainuddin Atsani said holding the Muktamar and Mukernas at the IKN Gate was an embodiment of Nahdlatul Wathan founder Maulana Syaikh TGKH Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid's spiritualism regarding the archipelago. One of the largest organizations in the archipelago focuses its movements on education, social affairs and da'wah.

This activity of the 15th Congress was held specifically at the IKN Gate because NW fully supports the government program under the leadership of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). Zainuddin Atsani said that when President Joko Widodo announced a new capital named Nusantara, it was considered in line with NW's vision and mission. “The fact is that we are working together to move the nation forward,” emphasized the successor to the struggle of the founder of NW.

NW is committed to supporting the government. The development programs launched by President Jokowi are believed to be for the good of the nation and the state. According to TGKH Atsani, what needs to be improved is the development of the education sector. NW itself makes education the main movement because through education it can improve the life of the nation.

It is said that educational development should be equal between villages and cities. Educational progress should not be limited to urban areas. Village dwellers also have the right to receive quality education, just like city dwellers. Education is the most important aspect in building society.

Former National Campaign Team (TKN) Advisor Prabowo-Gibran also supports the strategic programs launched by the President and Vice President-elect in the February 14, 2024 elections. The PB NW President said he would continue to maintain good communication with the future leader who would open the East Kalimantan IKN office.

This year's 15th Congress brought together around 350 participants from all over Indonesia. Namely, all elements of the Executive Council, presidents of self-governing bodies, presidents of institutions and all presidents of regional management throughout Indonesia. Head of Regional Management and all Branch Heads of Management. As part of a series of Congress activities and national working meetings, the President of PB NW will also lay the foundation stone for the construction of the Nahdlatul Wathan Board Office at IKN.

To the northwest, IKN will also serve as a location to build a headquarters. As a large organization with members located throughout the country and abroad, PB NW requires a representative office at the IKN. Currently, there are 38 regional administrators (PWs) throughout Indonesia and five Nahdlatul Wathan representatives overseas. NW also has 2,300 schools and madrasahs spread across Indonesia. The number of congregations in the North West is more than 5 million people.

President of the Committee of the XVth Congress, Prof. Dr. H. Agil Al Idrus, said M.Si, NW was founded long ago by TGKH Zainuddin Abdul Madjid. The implementation of the congress is the highest gathering event for organizations. Through the Congress, in addition to appointing a new president, it also determines the broad outline of the direction of the organization as a guideline to lead the organization in a systemic and sustainable manner.

The North West Congress was held in IKN, the first time it was held outside the NTB province. The congress was held under the theme “Northwest Organizations of Faith and Piety Ready to Uphold Religious Morality as Capital to Build National Character.” (rus/*)