Residents
of Ifelodun Local Council
Development Area (LCDA) have received Ramadan relief materials as
the council distributed 3,000 palliatives to support households across the
community.
The
distribution took place at the council secretariat shortly after the 4th Annual
Ramadan Lecture organised by the council, which attracted religious leaders,
traditional rulers, political stakeholders and residents.
Announcing
the initiative, the Chairman of Ifelodun LCDA, Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo, said the
gesture was part of the council’s efforts to cushion the effects of economic
challenges and support residents observing the Ramadan fast.
According
to him, the palliative distribution reflects the council’s commitment to the
welfare of the people, particularly during a spiritually significant period
that encourages compassion, charity and community support.
Earlier
at the event, the guest lecturer, Chief Imam of Offa, Sheikh Muyideen Hussein
Salman, urged Muslims to remain patient and content with the will of Allah,
warning against envy, jealousy and the desire to acquire what does not belong
to them.
He
stressed that patience, hard work and acceptance of God’s decision are
essential for both spiritual growth and societal progress.
Other
Islamic scholars also shared reflections on faith and personal responsibility.
Ustaz Isa Bolaji spoke on the Articles of Faith, reminding attendees that
individuals cannot reap what they have not worked for and that every action is
recorded by Allah.
Similarly,
Sheikh Suleiman Adewuyi encouraged Muslims to combine faith with diligence,
noting that a hardworking and strategic Muslim earns greater respect than one
who attributes everything solely to destiny.
Several
dignitaries attended the programme, including Olu Iwa of Iwa, Oba Al-Moruf
Atanda; a representative of Ijora of Ojora; Otunba Bobadega of Agboyi Ketu;
Secretary to Governance Advisory Council in Lagos State, Alhaji Mutiu Are and
Lagos State Head of Service, Shuabeeb Agoro, who served as special host.
Sheikh
Musa Agboola, who commended the council chairman for sustaining the annual
spiritual engagement, appreciated participants for their presence.
Beneficiaries
of the palliatives expressed gratitude to the council leadership, noting that
the support would help ease the burden on families during the Ramadan period.
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