I rejoice with Ibeju-Lekki Muslims on the completion of the month long Ramadan fast culminating in the Eid celebration of today.
The blessed month of Ramadan is an auspicious season of intense devotion by Muslims. The faithfuls endure complete abstinence from eating, drinking and other desires during the day, while the greater part of their night is spent in fervent worship of almighty Allah to gain his pleasure.
The primary essence of this ascetic spell of abstinence ,rigorous worship and spiritual exertion is to imbibe the virtues of obedience, perseverance, sacrifice, love, charity, good manners and other godly dispositions which bring man closer to his creator and ensure he succeeds in this life and the hereafter.
It is my hope that the noble lessons of the last 29 days will continue to find expression in our conduct and lifestyles beyond Ramadan and make us better citizens who seek the best for compatriots and country.
I pray for peace and progress in Nigeria and our individual homes. EID Mubarak once again.
*Taqabbalallahu Minna Wa Minkum*
*Olowa Abdullahi Sesan*
*Executive Chairman*
*Ibeju-Lekki Local Government*