THE Executive Chairman of Egbe-Idimu LCDA, Hon. Kunle Sanyaolu Olowoopejo (KSO) has called on the Muslims Ummah in the council area to imbibe the values of sacrifice and love and continue to foster unity as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.
In his Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Olakunle Oyejobi A., on Saturday, July 9, 2022, the Mayor said the period of the celebration was a clarion call for the residents to imbibe the lessons of the season such as selfless service to God and humanity, sacrifice and sincere commitment to righteous conducts in their private and public life.
He explained that the significance of the season should be beyond the festivities, adding that as Muslims prepare to offer animal sacrifice in the prescribed days of the festival, the real essence was not in the meat or the blood of the animal but to encourage piety, self-discipline, and sacrifice.
He therefore called on all the residents of EILCDA to exhibit these values for the good of the country and shun any act capable of heating up the polity or causing distrust among various ethnic groups in the country.
"As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, let us renew our faith in our nation and implore the Almighty God to restore to us those values that place high premium on human life, love of our neighbours and sharing even as we ventilate our faith in the unity of our dear LCDA,” KSO averred.
The Council helmsman also enjoined the residents to be their brothers’ keeper and enjoy the season in a modest way.
