Gus Yaqut Asks Erick Thohir To Wear Banser Shirts At The NU Century 1st Ceremony

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JAKARTA - Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) who is also the Chair of the 1st Century Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Commemoration Committee, Erick Thohir, revealed the meaning of the Barisan Serbaguna (Banser) Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) clothes he used when giving a speech at the peak of the 1st Century Nahdlatul Ulama commemoration, in Sidoarjo.

Erick Thohir said that the clothes were worn because they were asked specifically for the General Chairperson of Pemuda Ansor, H Yaqut Cholil Qoumas who is also the Minister of Religion.

"Permission from the President, today I am wearing the NU Banser shirt because my friend, the General Chair of the Ansor Youth Movement, Gus Yaqut," Erick said in his statement, Tuesday, February 7.

"Of course this is not a deposit, but this is a symbol of how Nahdliyin is given the opportunity, God willing, Nahdliyin is ready to work for the country and the nation," said the number one person at the Ministry of SOEs.

Not only that, Erick Thohir also revealed that as the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, NU has stood past the times from the colonial period, independence, reform, to the digital era.

"Until now NU remains relevant and loved," said Erick again.

"The previous NU figures have established a solid foundation. Of course we hope that NU can continue to emulate the values and traditions of the archipelago for the next generation of the nation," said Erick again.

Based on a survey conducted by one of the media, Erick said, it shows that 71.8 percent think NU has helped strengthen the national values of Indonesia.

"A total of 81 percent of Indonesians are confident and very confident that NU will provide better benefits for the Republic of Indonesia," Erick added.

"This means that NU's positive energy must be maintained," he said.

Furthermore, Erick Thohir added, under the leadership of President Joko Widodo, who continues to prioritize unity amidst the diversity of this nation should be grateful.

"I believe NU under the leadership of Mr. KH Yahya Cholil Staquf will continue to be behind the President in supporting the Republic of Indonesia and Pancasila," he said.