The former chairman Ibarapa central local government Hon. sarafadeen Olaoniye Bibiire on Monday congratulate Muslim faithfuls on the commencement of the Ramadan fasting and prayer.
He urged them to pray for Nigeria and Oyo state as they observe the Ramadan, saying it is an opportunity for the Muslim faithful to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde and nation for divine intervention in all the challenges facing the country.
He also urged the Ramadan observers to uphold all the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed in respect of the season and show love for their neighbours by giving to the needy during and beyond the season.
According to a statement signed by the politician and a business mogul, made available to newsmen on Monday, all Muslim faithful were urged to seize this opportunity to renew their spiritual life.
The statement reads “I congratulate all my Muslim brothers and sisters in Ibarapa Land, Oyo state and Nigeria at large.
“It is important to note that Allah has granted us this opportunity to move closer to Him and make our desires known to Him.
“I want to urge all my Muslim brothers and sisters to remember our nation, Nigeria, Oyo state and Ibarapa in our prayers for divine intervention in all the socio-economic challenges we are currently facing.
“Let us remember to pray for our leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for divine wisdom, knowledge and understanding to ameliorate the impact of the current socio-economic situations in our dear nation.
“Let us remember and pray for those who have lost their lives to insecurity and other hardship and extend helping hands to their loved ones left behind.
“This is the season for giving to the needy who are living around us so that they can eat.
“I want to implore you to also pray for our state, Oyo state especially Ibarapa, that Allah should intervene and ensure a purposeful and visionary leader who has the love of our people at heart emerge at the forthcoming local government elections.
