New Makassar BAZNAS Leaders Appointed for 2026-2031
Five new leaders of BAZNAS Makassar for 2026-2031 have been inaugurated, with a call to manage zakat funds professionally and transparently.
Portal Islam 
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The inauguration of the five new leaders of BAZNAS Kota Makassar (the National Alms Agency of Makassar City) for the 2026–2031 period took place today, Monday, July 6, 2026, at Baruga Angin Mammiri, the official residence of the Mayor of Makassar. The five individuals were selected following a rigorous recruitment process that began with 64 candidates, was narrowed down to the top 10, and finally concluded with the selection of the following:
1. Dr. H. Usman Sofian, M.Pdi.
2. H. Ahyar Amnur, S.Pd., M.Pd.
3. H. Yusran Sofyan, SE., S.Kom., M.Si.
4. Dr. Abdul Azis Ilyas, S.Ag., M.H.
5. Prof. Dr. Yusriani, SKM., M.Kes.
The Mayor of Makassar, Munafri Arifuddin, emphasized that a sound, transparent, and accountable selection process is vital for producing figures of high integrity, competence, and commitment to managing zakat (compulsory alms) for the benefit of the community.
He noted that BAZNAS holds a strategic role in supporting public welfare programs and assisting the government's poverty alleviation efforts through professional and targeted management of zakat funds.
“Many collaborative efforts have been carried out, and their benefits continue to be deeply felt by the public to this day,” Munafri stated.
He added that BAZNAS is a crucial partner in supporting government initiatives, particularly in ensuring that the funds entrusted by the ummah (the global Muslim community) reach those who are genuinely in need.
According to Munafri, integrity serves as the fundamental basis for managing public zakat funds.
He expressed hope that the five newly appointed leaders will successfully guide BAZNAS Kota Makassar to become an increasingly professional and credible institution that delivers widespread benefits to the community.
