Ogun Deputy Gov., Clerics Advocate Unity, Collaboration Among Religious Organizations
ABEOKUTA – The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has emphasized the importance of unity and dialogue among Muslims in the state.
Engr. Salako disclosed this during the Abeokuta Mega Ramadan Lecture organized by twelve religious organizations in the state.
Addressing attendees, the Deputy Governor celebrated the diversity of Ogun State, highlighting its various tribes and cultures.
She urged Muslims to promote the virtues of Islam and emphasized the significance of coming together as one ummah to foster unity not only within Ogun State but also beyond.
She encouraged active participation in the electoral process, stressing the need for openness to dialogue and collaboration to create an inclusive ummah.
Delivering his lecture on “Inimitable Quran: Interacting with the Scripture, Reliving the Message, Dr. Afeez Oladimeji Musa, the Director of Insight Institute for Islamic and Technical Studies, Abeokuta, underscored the importance of Muslims’ interaction with the message of Allah, emphasizing that many challenges stem from the way individuals deal with or behave in response to this message.
He urged all Muslims to believe in their Lord and embrace the teachings of the Quran, emphasizing Allah’s invitation for Muslims to work together and engage in activities that bind their hearts.
Prof. Imam Taofik Abdul Azeez, who is also the National Chief Missionary Dawah Front of Nigeria and Chief Imam of the University of Abuja, echoed the call for unity among Muslims.
He emphasized Allah’s command for Muslims to unite and urged them to wake up to the need for integration and collaboration.
Prof. Azeez emphasized the consequences of disunity and the imperative of taking positive actions to fulfill Allah’s command.
