RAMADAN: Hon. Tola Banjo congratulates Nigerian Muslims, encourage them to re-dedicate themselves to service to Allah and Humanity in the Holy Month
As Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts all over the world to observe this year’s Ramadan fast, faithful have been encouraged to use the fasting period and the Holy month of Ramadan to pray for peace, progress, unity and development of Nigeria.
Former Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tola Idris Banjo gave the admonition in a message to muslims across the country describing Ramadan as a renewed opportunity for faithful to seek God’s forgiveness and recommit to the ideals of Islam.
In his admonition, Hon. Banjo urged the Muslim faithful to increase their acts of kindness and generosity to the poor in the Holy month.
While describing the month of Ramadan as a period of spiritual uplift and complete devotion to Allah, the Ogun Ex-lawmaker encouraged Muslims and Nigerians world over to take advantage of the Holy month to strengthen their commitment to the service of Allah and humanity.
“I congratulate Muslim faithful in Ogun State and around the world for witnessing yet another blessed month of Ramadan. We thank Allah who has made this possible.
“We must endeavour to increase our acts of kindness and generosity by showing love and extending hands of support to the poor and the needy, as it was the usual practice of Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), he said.
He promised not to relent in the acts of extending hands of love and kindness to all irrespective of faith even beyond Ramadan.
