"Still I cannot rest without especially mentioning the name of Prof. Abhoud Syed Lingga, executive director of the Institute of Bangsamoro Studies (IBS), whose efforts and unsolicited advice have stirred the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to come up with a concrete plan of action for the launching ceremony of the BLMI.”

"Let me reiterate our profound thanks and gratitude to the Institute of the Bangsamoro Studies (IBS) in cooperation with The Asia Foundation (TAF) without whose coordinative efforts this project would not be realized for the sake of everybody and the Bangsamoro people." Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, Chairman, Moro Islamic Liberation Front