The Chairman of Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board , Hon Akeem Ademola Ige has charged muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria and globally to imbibe the spirit of love, sacrifice and charity as they celebrate year 2024 Eid -El -Kabir festival.
Hon Akeem Ige gave the charge in his congratulatory sallah message to all muslim workers, pensioners, residents, citizens of Oyo State and Nigerians in general.
He also enjoined them to use the celebration to pray for His Excellency Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde for more wisdom and good health to succeed as he determines to execute the sustainable development agenda of second term Omituntun 2.0.
According to him ” I congratulate all muslim ummah for witnessing year 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration despite all the challenges we are facing in this country. I therefore urge you to emulate prophet Ibrahim by imbibing spirit of sacrifice, obedience to Allah, charity and love in all your endeavours. Pray for our dear nation and Oyo State in particular during this celebration.”
The Chairman also urged them to be their brothers keeper, by making provision for the less privileged in the society and advised them to celebrate in moderation considering the economic hardship in the country.