Gus Yahya Says PBNU Will Never Be Far From Jokowi

Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board KH Yahya Cholil Staquf or Gus Yahya (ANTARA)

Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board KH Yahya Cholil Staquf or Gus Yahya said PBNU would never leave President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

This was conveyed when giving a speech at the opening of the National Conference (Munas) Alim Ulama and the Nahdlatul Ulama Grand Conference (Konbes) (NU) at the Al-Hamid Islamic Boarding School, Cilangkap, Jakarta, Monday 18 September.

"God willing, PBNU will never come far from Joko Widodo," said Gus Yahya.

During his time leading PBNU, Gus Yahya stated that Jokowi was always present and gave support to the NU community. A number of large PBNU agendas, especially regarding cooperation with ministries and institutions, are assistance from Jokowi.

"I fully feel that since starting this solemn (management), the President has never been far from PBNU, always accompanying PBNU to this point," said Gus Yahya.

Now PBNU said Gus Yahya has and will run many strategic programs thanks to Jokowi's help. Starting from the digitalization program, improving human resources through scholarships, building the Nahdlatul Ulama University, and so on.

Most recently, PBNU formed a family movement of Nahdlatul Ulama. This movement is oriented towards programs that are in direct contact with the community.

"Ini hanya menyebut satu-dua dari lebih banyak lagi yang telah dilakukan oleh Bapak Presiden Joko Widodo," kata Gus Yahya.

On that occasion, Jokowi attended and directly opened the National Conference (Munas) Alim Ulama and the Nahdlatul Ulama Grand Conference (Konbes) (NU). Gus Yahya conveyed that around 1500 participants were good from scholars, administrators, and NU residents.