Alhaji Dr. Ismail Babatunde Jose, former Chairman of the Daily Times of Nigeria became the 5th
President of Anwar - UI Islam Movement of Nigeria in 1967 in succession to the Late Pa. B. D.
Oshodi whose two terms of office as President expired in 1967.

Aihaji Dr. Babatude Jose so far holds the record of the youngest person ever to hold the office of the President of Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam of Nigeria. He assumed office at the age of 42 years.

Alhaji Dr. Babatunde Jose was recorded to be the President who visited the Missions outside Lagos more than any one else.

During his tenure, he commissioned the re - building of the Headquarters Central Mosque.

The Magnificent edifice which was commissioned on 13^th December 1980 was so arranged to
coincide with the date of his birth. The change of name from Ahmadiyya Movement in islam of Nigeria was moved during is tenure, it was finally concluded in May 1974 after he had retired having served two terms in office as President. His Presidency marked a lot of improvements and achievements within the Movement.