"Ado-Odo/Ota LG Chairman Advocates for Religious Harmony at 15th Annual Ramadan Lecture"
The Executive Chairman, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, has said religious harmony is crucial to promoting good governance and peaceful co-existence among residents.
The Local Government Chairman, Hon. Lawal Wasiu made this statement during the 15th Annual Ramadan Lecture, themed "Importance of Ramadan and Good Character in Islam," organized by the Local Government Secretariat Muslim Community at the Chief Nosiru Deinde Memorial Hall in Ota.
According to Hon. Lawal Wasiu, "in this holy month of Ramadan, we should pray for development, peace, unity, and stability of Ado Odo Ota Local Government, Ogun State, and the Nation as a whole. As we fast, likewise our Christian counterparts, which denotes unity and should be embraced to foster peaceful co-existence."
The guest lecturer, Alhaji El-Imam Akinboyede Abdul Wasiu Adeniyi, delivered an insightful lecture on the significance of Ramadan and good character in Islam.
He stressed that Ramadan is a time for spiritual purification, self-discipline, and heightened devotion to Allah. Alhaji Adeniyi explained that fasting is not only about abstaining from food and drinks but also about developing patience, humility, and gratitude.
He urged the audience to uphold values such as kindness, honesty, and compassion, not just during Ramadan but throughout their lives in order to fostering a more righteous and harmonious society.
In response, the Council's Head of Local Government Administration, Alhaji Junaid Wasiu Babatunde, appreciated the Executive Chairman for creating an enabling environment for the program's success emphasizing the importance of Ado-Odo/Ota residents imbibing the tenets of Ramadan during and after the period.
Alhaji Babatunde also thanked the guest lecturer for his insightful teachings and urged the gathering to make good use of the lecture for the betterment of the Council area and society at large.
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