Muslims have been enjoined to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness as well as to let the act of kindness reflect in their lives during and after the month of Ramadan.
The Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, gave the admonition on Tuesday while speaking at a special iftar organised for the league of imams and alfas by the state government held at presidential lodge, abeokuta
Mr governor described the month of Ramadan as a very significant period for all Muslims across the world adding that it behoves on the people at the moment to reflect on the virtues of love and tolerance in accordance with the teachings of the Holy month to achieve a better society
Governor Abiodun informed that the current administration is doing everything possible to ameliorate the suffering of the people as the current ecomomic challenges bites harder
He stated that a committee would soon be setup to ensure that the state government owned rice are sold at the 50 percent discounted market price to all civil servants across the state while the elderly people, poor and vulnerable would be given free of charge
Urging Nigerians to continue to support the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration, the state helmsman noted that the various policies put in place by the government at the centre are now yielding positive results as the local currency is becoming stronger daily against the foreign currencies
Earlier, the state secretary General, League of Imams and alfas, Alhaji Tajudeen Adewunmi, appreciated the various interventions of the governor, especially to the Muslims, described it as a welcome development.
The four imams from the four divisions of the state thereafter prayed for the growth and development of ogun state and nation in general.
