*May Allah guide our leaders to right direction – Bambado II
*There is need for sober relection – Akintunde
*Urges govt on economic transformation
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
OMC admonished the Bola Tinubu-led government to step up efforts at addressing Nigeria’s present economic woes and at alleviating the present hardship occasioned by the subsidy removal.
The Sarkin Fulani of Lagos and Chairman, South West Council of Fulani Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, and the Awujale of Ijebu Land, Oba Sikiru Adetona-led Ogun State Muslim Council have felicitated with Muslims of Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Maolud.
They seized the opportunity of the innovated celebration to call on the Islamic faithful to engage in fervent prayers for leaders of the country to be rightly guided to lead their people and the nation aright.
In a statement by the Sarkin Fulani of Lagos, while wishing Muslims a happy Eid-el-Maolud, urged faithful to stretcher bond of brotherhood.
“On this blessed occasion of Holy Prophet’s Maulud, I extend warm greetings to everyone especially Muslims worldwide.
“Let’s imbibe the teachings of prophet Muhammed his compassion, his act of justice, and faith continue to guide us.
“Let’s strengthen our bonds of brotherhood, sisterhood with lovely doing to all beings and pray for happiness, joy, blessings with bounty prosperity. PEACE,” he said.
In a press release signed by its Secretary General, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde Esq, the Ogun State Muslim Council for sober reflection.
According to the statement, Muslims in the Gateway State and beyond are enjoined to use the occasion of Maulud Nabiyyi to reflect on the challenges confronting the nation with a view to joining hands with other Nigerians in finding solutions to the numerous problems.
It enjoined the Muslim faithful to embrace the tenets and teachings of their faith as practised by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and apply them to promote the advancement of man and the society.
Patience and sacrifice
Noting that the Maulud Nabiyyi this year has turned in a little ahead of the country’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, the OMC called for sacrifice on the part of all Nigerians at moving the country forward.
It implored Nigerian citizens to be patient while also showing understanding with the government as it is taking sustainable initiative that will engender an enduring peace and social- economic transformation of the country.
Messages for Tinubu, Abiodun
OMC admonished the Bola Tinubu-led government to step up efforts at addressing Nigeria’s present economic woes and at alleviating the present hardship occasioned by the subsidy removal.
It made this admonition just as it urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to sustain his pragmatic approach to governance and ensure fairness, equity and protection of rights of the people as imperatives of democratic governance.
Vaccination against cancer
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Muslim Council has counselled Muslims and other Nigerians on disease prevention and control.
While underscoring Vaccination/Immunisation as cardinal and significant in disease prevention, it urged Muslims to shun sentiments and misconceptions about vaccination against Cervical Cancer targeted at young girls of ages 9-14 years, soon to commence (on 25th October).
It noted that “health is wealth”, adding that healthiness guarantees a good wellbeing required for sustainable religious devotion.
