By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Sunday, called on
Muslims across the country to increase their prayers for Nigeria and Oyo State.
The governor made the call while congratulating Muslim Ummah in the state and across the world on the commencement of the month of Ramadan 1445.
Gov Makinde in the congratulatory message by his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju said there is the need for increased prayers for the country amid the economic hardship facing the people.
Emphasizing that though leaders in the country have been doing everything to turn the situation around, the governor pointed out that prayers are of greater essence at this time.
“I charge the Muslim Ummah to, as they have always done, pray for our dear State and Nigeria, as we have all come to realise that prayer remains the greatest key for believers to make things happen”, he said.
Gov Makinde added, ” We do know that our country is in a bit of economic hardship, but while we continue to look up to the leaders to do the needful, we must also support our hopes with prayers to God.”
He further tasked Muslims around the world to demonstrate the lessons of love, kindness and good neighbourliness as taught by Prophet Mohammed, and that those who have enough should remember their neighbours, as more people are going through hard times.
” I also want to charge my Muslim brothers and sisters, especially those who have in abundance, to remember their neighbours and show kindness.It is my prayer that Allah SWT will reward your acts of worship and accept it as Ibadah.”
Describing the holy month as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah, he said, “I felicitate my Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of the commencement of the month of Ramadan 1445.”
“This is another opportunity offered to us by Allah (SWT) to serve Him and seek His face and I will encourage all and sundry to make good use of the opportunity as always. I charge the Muslim Ummah to, as they have always done, pray for our dear State and Nigeria, as we have all come to realise that prayer remains the greatest key for believers to make things happen.
“We do know that our country is in a bit of economic hardship, but while we continue to look up to the leaders to do the needful, we must also support our hopes with prayers to God. I also want to charge my Muslim brothers and sisters, especially those who have in abundance, to remember their neighbours and show kindness.
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