A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, CEO Medical Specialist Service Canada, Diaspora BAT-Vanguard Chairman and Owo Ondo State Born astute Politician, Dr Abiola Oshodi, has called on Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to dedicate the Ramadan period to offer prayers for the peaceful -existence and the prosperity of the country.
Dr Abiola Oshodi in a message personally signed by him, said that the Holy Month presents another opportunity for Nigerians to show love to the less privileged, especially the vulnerable in some parts of the country.
According to him, "It is a great pleasure and honour to once again felicitate with millions of Nigerian muslims, and of course Muslims across the world, on the start of the glorious month of Ramadan.
Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam.
As a kid back in the days, Ramadan was synonymous to fasting only. So, I quite naturally looked forward to Iftar and Sahur at home.
But as I grew up and learnt more, I have come to the realisation that Ramadan is far much more!
Ramadan is a unique symbol of the values that Muslims and people of all faiths share – that is charity, cooperation, compassion and self-restraint.
Ramadan is also an occasion for Muslims to strengthen family and community ties and share God’s gifts with those in need.
This is why I invite us to reflect on the conditions of our brothers and sisters who are vulnerable across the country.
I like to also use this occasion to pray for the peaceful co-existence and prosperity of the country.
On behalf of my family, friends and associates, I am delighted to extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria and across the world on the start of this holy month.
May the glory and blessings of this month shine upon us now and always.
Ramadan Mubarak.
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