The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has hosted his annual Special Ramadan Programme and Iftar for Muslim faithful in Ondo State, with Islamic leaders using the occasion to urge continued support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The event, held at the minister’s residence in Okeagbe, in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state, attracted prominent Islamic clerics and community leaders from across the state.
Among those in attendance were the Ondo State vice chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas and Chief Imam of Ikare-Akoko, Sheikh Abass Abubakar; the patron of the League and Chief Imam of Akureland, Sheikh Abdulhakeem Yayi Akorede; the Chief Imam of Owo, Sheikh Yunus Anola, among others.
Chairman of the occasion and former speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Taofiq Abdulsalam, commended Tinubu for his economic reforms, noting that the policies were already beginning to yield positive results.
Abdulsalam, who represents the South-West at the Code of Conduct Bureau, also praised Tunji-Ojo for his performance as minister of interior, saying he has continued to make Ondo State proud.
He said, “Without mincing words, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has tried his best. He is making efforts to improve the situation in the country.
“If you look at what he has done over the past three years, you will see that he has performed well. Our minister from Ondo State, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has also made us proud with his performance.”
Delivering a lecture titled: “Islam and Humanity,” the chief Imam of Owo, Sheikh Yunus Anola, also commended the leadership of President Tinubu and the performance of the interior minister, urging Nigerians to continue supporting the current administration in its efforts to tackle insecurity and other national challenges.
He noted that deploying more security personnel and investing in modern security equipment would help curb insecurity and restore public confidence across the country.
The cleric also praised Tunji-Ojo for organising the Ramadan gathering, describing the initiative as a thoughtful gesture that promotes unity among Muslims in the state.
Anola emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and strong family ties, stressing that humanity begins with respect for one another regardless of nationality or background.
“We should remember that we all originate from a single source, Almighty God, who has given us guidelines on what to do and what to avoid in order to ensure peaceful coexistence,” he said.
Also speaking, the chief imam of Akureland, Sheikh Abdulhakeem Yayi Akorede, highlighted the spiritual significance of Ramadan, urging Muslims to draw closer to Allah and continue praying for peace, unity and progress in the country.
Similarly, the chief imam of Allahu Wahid Central Mosque in Ondo, Alhaji Ajiboye Lagbaji, emphasised the importance of charity during Ramadan and encouraged Muslims to support the less privileged, citing the minister’s gesture as a worthy example of generosity during the holy month.
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