Senator Yayi Fetes Muslims At Sallah, Distributes 9,000 Bags of 50 Kg Rice, Cows, Rams, Cash Grants

ABEOKUTA  – As Muslims across the world set to celebrate the festival of Eid-el-Kabir, Senator Solomon Adeola representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the Senate, has felicitated with Muslims with the distribution of massive gifts and cash to constituents and other elsewhere for the celebration of the joyous occasion.

Among the items distributed to various traditional rulers, community leaders, Islamic clerics and Muslim religious groups, political party leaders, constituents and others across Ogun West and beyond, are 9,000 bags of 50 kilogramme rice, 40 cows and 250 rams as well as various sums of money through cash transfers to ensure a memorable celebration.

Pursuant of this year’s celebration, Senator Adeola has also sponsored 190 Muslims to the Holy Pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in a move to encourage Islamic faithful to fulfil the important religious obligation.

Senator Adeola, while felicitating with Muslim, said the gestures were part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in ensuring food security in addition to Nigerians joyfully celebrating a cardinal aspect of their religious faith.

“I wish all Muslims a joyful celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. This is in line with my tradition of ensuring that as many as possible enjoy the celebration of religious festivals as a way of strengthening their faith and ensuring adherence to religious principle. In addition, this gesture is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of our President, in ensuring food security among the populace over time” he stated.