To attain religious harmony in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has called for a greater level of cooperation and collaboration among adherents of the major religions in the state.
The governor who noted that Ekiti people are one irrespective of their religious differences stressed that the peaceful atmosphere had brought about significant development in the state.
He made the call when he hosted Muslim faithful and leaders across the state to iftar at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado Ekiti.
At the event attended by Muslim leaders, scholars and the government functionaries, Oyebanji thanked the Muslim community for their continuous prayers, support and love for his administration and for sustaining religious harmony in the state.
While emphasising the importance of love and unity among adherents of different religions, the governor stressed the role of Muslims in promoting peace, unity, and understanding in the society, noting that their actions and attitude should consistently reflect the values of compassion and tolerance taught by Islam.
He urged them to utilise the opportunity provided by the Ramadan season to continue to pray for the development of the state and the country at large.
“Let me thank the Muslim faithful for your support for our government because the way you supported me before, during, and after the elections amazed me and my prayer is that I will not disappoint you,” the governor said.
In their goodwill messages at the event, a former deputy speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon Hakeem Jamiu and the president, Ekiti State Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Hameed Bakare, lauded the governor for holding the iftah with them and for according Muslims in the state due recognition.
They added that the Muslim community had never had it so well in the state.
Also, in his lecture, the lead missioner, Nasrul-Lahi-ii Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), Ekiti State chapter, Alhaji Abdulfattah Abdulazeez, expressed his gratitude to the governor for his giant strides in the state and for being a god fearing leader.
