The chairman Oyo State Housing Corporation, Barrister Bayo Lawal has urged Nigerian Muslims to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-El- Kabir to pray to almighty Allah for peace and continued coexistence of the country. He noted that the much needed development of the state can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace. In a statement signed by him and made available to journalists, Barrister Lawal said, “I want to enjoin our Muslim brothers and sisters to always pray for our dear state. “The much needed development can only be achieved and enjoyed when there is peace in the…
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The Oyo State Commander of Man O War Nigeria, CMDR Akingbade Abidemi today fecilitates with Muslim brethrens of the state on the celebration of the eid- el- Kabir. In his statement, he advises members of the public to learn from the lessons of the celebration and make sure that celebrations are done peacefully. He also advises motorists to be calm and patient to avoid gridlocks on major roads within the State. He also reitraites that to have easy and free movement of motorists during this period, officers of the organization have been stationed at strategic locations within the state to…
The caretaker chairman, Ogbomoso Central LCDA Hon Adeyinka Oluwaseun has congratulated Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In his goodwill message, Adeyinka said; “I wish to felicitate with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration. This special occasion singularly honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismael as an act of absolute obedience to God’s command.” “We owe ourselves a duty to maximize the opportunities provided by God to seek His face and obtain His favours by praying for ourselves, family and not forgetting to pray for peace and…
ADEDIGBA FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS- Urged them to learn from the purpose of the Ileya festival The Caretaker chairman Akinyele local government Hon. Taoreed Adedigba Jimoh felicitates with all Muslim faithfuls during this Eid-el-kabir festival. He urged them to use the festival to reflect on the purpose of the festival and the slaughtering of Rams as God is not interested in the meat nor the blood but the Taqwa (fear of God) of every Muslims. Furthermore, He requested for prayers for the present government in Oyo state led by Eng. Seyi Makinde and Akinyele local government especially for insecurity to become…
The Chairperson Orire Local Goverenment, Hon Lydia Bankole has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-kabir celebration. In a Sallah Message signed and sent to GOALPOACHER NEWS, Hon Lydia said “Eid-el-Kabir is a season of Love, Peace, friendship and sacrifice.” She urged all residents in Oyo State to embrace religious tolerance which will promote peace across the state-and enhance development. She enjoined muslims to observe all the covid-19 precautionary measures as directed by the NCDC during and after the ileya celebration. She said it’s her prayer that all citizens celebrate the Sallah in peace and harmony. She thanked…
Member Representing Oluyole Federal Constituency and Chairperson, House Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has urged Nigerians to emulate Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), by imbibing the spirit of love, peace, kindness, and sacrifice during Sallah and afterwards. Akande-Sadipe further called on Muslims to pray for peace, unity, prosperity, and economy recovery of the country, Nigeria. This was contained in her message to Muslims signed by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Olamilekan Olusada. She noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the pace of development in the country, but reminded them that Allah puts us…
Oyo State Government Women of Substance has congratulated Muslims in Oyo State and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el Kabir. Speaking through a press statement signed by their coordinator, Hon Hellen Taiwo Adebakin and made available to GOALPOACHER NEWS reads in parts: “As the Muslim Ummah celebrate this year’s Eid-el Kabir, we would like to implore residents of Oyo State especially the women to intensify prayers for peaceful co-existence in our dear state.” Hon Hellen while felicitating the Muslim Ummah, asked them not to forget the spirit behind Eid-el Kabir celebration. She urged residents to imbibe the spirit…
The Oyo State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated Muslims and other faithful in Oyo State, Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir. The party in her felicitation statement in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital on 31st of July 2020, through the State Publicity Secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji, said, ‘As we celebrate Allah’s benevolence, it is important for us to pause and reflect on the significance of this celebration, which highlights the need for sacrifice and the benefits thereof’. ‘By his willingness to sacrifice his son in fulfilment of his earlier promise to Almighty…
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State, Chief Luqman Oyebisi Ilaka has sent messages of goodwill to Oyo residents and Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir festival. In his eid-kabir message, he called on Muslims across the state to live up to the highest ideals of religious beliefs, including the fear of God, selfless service, honesty, justice, equity, fairness, dutifulness, peace and harmonious co-existence with others. He added that, this period requires more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance, patriotism and greater willingness to make personal sacrifice for the good of all, urged the Muslim Ummah to pray for oyo…
A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ayotunde Fatokun has congratulated the Muslims in Oyo State as they join their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice which the festival signifies. In a statement signed by him, reads: “I rejoice with our Muslim brothers and sisters on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. On this occasion, I urge the Muslim faithfuls to remember that obedience to Allah and uprightness are some of the virtues of a true worshipper.” “We should never forget that even in trials and temptations, our love…