Minister Of ATR/BPN Visits Gus Yahya, Discusses Saving NU Assets Such As Waqf Land

PBNU General Chair Yahya Kholil Staquf or Gus Yahya. (Between)

JAKARTA - General Chairperson of the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board Yahya Kholil Staquf or Gus Yahya received a visit from the Minister of ATR/BPN Sofyan Djalil at the PBNU office, Jalan Krama Raya 164, Central Jakarta, Wednesday 25 May.

The two discussed broad themes. One of them is saving the assets of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).

“We had long discussions with very broad and interesting themes, especially exploring cooperation between NU and BPN. This includes realizing Pak Sofyan's innovative ideas for the progress of NU in the future," said Gus Yahya in his written statement, Wednesday, May 25. Gus Yahya hopes that NU and BPN as well as the institutions that are developed will work more closely together, both in the fields of assets, education, and the people's economy. "God willing, all of this cooperation will be beneficial for NU residents," he said.

Meanwhile, Sofyan Djalil explained that previously there was a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between NU and BPN but it had expired. Therefore, he said, the cooperation will be continued and improved.

"BPN has the obligation to register all NU assets, such as many waqf lands that have not been certified so that there is the potential for land conflicts in the future," said Sofyan Djalil, as quoted by Antara. He is ready to mobilize BPN officials throughout Indonesia to establish communication and cooperation with PWNU and PCNU throughout Indonesia. "God willing, the cooperation will be accelerated. We will mobilize the ranks of BPN throughout Indonesia at the regional level to record NU assets in the regions," he said.