LAGOS – Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) chairmanship hopeful, Comrade Aduragbemi Olanrewaju Olaide, popularly called ‘Omobabapupa’, has welcomed Muslim faithful in Ojokoro, Lagos and Nigeria at large to the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement made available to Daily Independent in Lagos on Monday, Olaide, an All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain, advised them to remain focused, steadfast and committed to spirituality throughout the period.
Hon. Olaide’s statement issued by his media office reminded all Muslim faithful of the adherents of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) of the need to follow his doctrines as enshrined in the holy book by remaining holy and pious in the month while admonishing them to remember to feed the needy.
He prayed that as they supplicate to Allah in the holy such prayers will be answered.
Olaide also called on Muslims to remember the Ojokoro LCDA in their prayers that it should continue to experience progress for the benefit of the sons and daughters, as well as other residents.
Olaide stated: “I welcome our Muslim brothers and sisters to the Holy Month of Ramadan, a month special for making supplication to Almighty Allah, a month of piety and cleansing.
“It is my fervent prayer that God Almighty will answer all our supplications and grant our requests for a better and greater Ojokoro.
“This will not be our last to celebrate in the land of the living. Ameen.”
Apata Oyeniran is a Correspondent at Independent Newspapers Limited. He is professional and management scientist. He has found himself writing on education, tourism/hospitality and business. He is committed, makes people and responsibilities less burdensome.