In a bid to promote the importance of Islam and need to propagate sunnah during this period of Ramadan, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government under the leadership of Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa yesterday Thursday 20th April, 2023 held her Annual Ramadan Lecture tagged ‘Spending In The Cause of Allah’.
In his opening address, the Council Boss applauded the Council’s Muslim Ummah consisting of League of Imam of Ibeju-Lekki Chapter, women and others present for upholding the tenets of Islam and striving for the Council Area to be a better place through their continuous prayers.
Hon. Olowa while stating the benefits of the programme also enjoined the Alihulamaus to intensify their prayers in order to set Ibeju-Lekki and its people where they belong as the Council Area is becoming one of the economic hub in the State.
The guest lecturer who is the Chief Missioner General of Ibeju-Lekki, Alhaji Abdul-Fatai Soliu Idunu emphasised on the need to expend money and resources for the sake of Allah and towards the cause of Islam to achieve great rewards in this world and the hereafter.
He, however, enjoined Muslims all over the world to be steadfast in their dealings with fellow humans and Almighty Allah as in the spirit of Ramadan.
Also present at the event were the Lagos State House of Assembly Member, Ibeju-Lekki Constituency (2), Hon. Raheem Kareem Adewale, the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Adewale Adebanjo and other Members of the Executive Council, the Royal Fathers, the Chief Imam-General, Alhaji Abdul Semiu Ajayi and other Religious Leaders, APC Party Leaders, Market Leaders, Youth Representatives, Management Members and Staff amongst others.
