Council Of Ulama’u Ramadan Lecture: Governor Ododo Urges Muslims To Pray For Peace, development of Kogi
Kogi state governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on Muslim ummah in the state to use the forthcoming Ramadan to pray for peace and development of Kogi state.
Ododo made the called at the opening of this year’s annual Ramadan lectures organised by the state Council Of Ulama’u in Lokoja, on Saturday.
The governor who was represented by the Attorney General and commissioner for Justice, Muiz Yunus Abdullah, admonished Muslims to give alms to the needy.
He called on Muslim ummah to intensify prayers against all manner of vices during the holy month of Ramadan.
According to the governor, Muslims must use this opportunity to be amongst those who earn the spiritual rebirth and become practical change agents for good, the family, the neighborhood, the general community, the State and Country as a whole.”
Earlier In his remarks , Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir 1V, who was represented by Hon Isah Tanimu Umar, commended the Council for their efforts in propagating Islam.
He called on Muslims to dedicate themselves to the fear of God by assisting the vulnerable person during and after the month of Ramadan.
The occasion was graced by the State chairman of Jama’atul- Nasir Islam, Ambassador Usman Bello, Imams and islamic clerics among many.
Prayers were offered for leaders in the state and the country at large.