…Organises Annual Ramadan Lecture
The Executive Chairman Egbeda Local government area of Oyo State Hon. Sanda Sikiru Oyedele has commended people of Egbeda Local Government for trooping out in large number to vote and re-elect Engineer Seyi Makinde, saying that, the Governor would perform more better in second term.
He stated this during an annual 2023 Ramadan lecture organised by the (ALGON) Chairman, held at Egbeda Local Government Headquarters,, Ibadan.
Hon. Sanda who is also the Chairman Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) urged Muslims in the state and Nigeria, in general, to use the opportunity of the Holy month to pray for elected leaders at all levels to deliver on their promises for the peace, progress and development of Oyo State in particular and the country as a whole.
He said, “I congratulate Muslim faithfuls in our dear State, Oyo, in the country and all over 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 Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
“As we all know, Ramadan is a period of spiritual uplift and complete devotion to Almighty Allah. We must, therefore, take advantage of this Holy month to strengthen our commitment to the service of Allah and humanity.
The ALGON Chairman said Governor Seyi Makinde will not disappoint people of the State on his campaign promises, saying that, the mandate people entrusted on him will yield positive result before the end of his second term in office.
The Executive Chairman appreciated the good people of Oyo State especially the People of Egbeda Local Government area of the State for their massive turn out during the last General elections in the State.
The guest lecturer Ustadh Abdullahi Baniyamin (Abu Faozan) in his sermon enjoined people to increase their acts of kindness and generosity to the poor in the Holy month.
Dignitaries at the event were the leader of the Egbeda Legislative House, Hon Ibraheem Oladebo (simple), The Special Assistant to the Governor on youth and sports, Hon Kazeem Bolarinwa, the past Council Chairmen, Barrister Akinsanmi, Hon K K Obisesan, Party Vice Chairman, Pastor Judah Olamuyegun and Alh Lukman Akinpel, party faithful at the programme, the Campaign Director General, the supervisory councilors, the Chief Imam of Egbeda and Ajorosun,, the HLGA Pastor. Olaoye led all the council civil servants, Chairman Planning Committee Engr. Baaki ,NULGE CHAIRMAN and his members and good people of Egbeda community