Oyebanji hosts iftar for Muslim worshipers and praises religious harmony in Ekiti

The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, hailed the religious leaders in the state for the harmony that exists between Muslim and Christian worshipers in the state.

The governor said this during the Iftar (breaking the fast) he hosted for Muslim leaders and worshipers across the state at Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado Ekiti on Monday evening.

Governor Oyebanji, at the event attended by Muslim leaders, scholars and political leaders, expressed his gratitude to the state's Muslim community for supporting his administration and called on them to continue to maintain decorum and live in peace with adherents of other religions in the state.

The Governor who maintained that the state enjoys relative peace and tranquility which has become a benchmark in the country, urged Muslim leaders to use the occasion of the holy month to offer fervent prayers to God to fulfill all the desires of their hearts. as well as for the peace and prosperity of Ekiti State and Nigeria.

The governor, who recalled how the Muslim community gave him unprecedented support in the 2022 elections, said he remained grateful to them for their continued support for his administration.

He further noted that he was not disappointed with the performance of Muslims serving in his government, mentioning in particular the Secretary of the State Government, Dr. Habibat Adubiaro and the Vice President of the State House of Assembly, Hakeem Jamiu. which he described as assets to the state.

“I will continue to consult with Muslim community leaders in Ekiti State over time and my commitment to the Muslim community is rock solid, it will not be abolished. allowing religious harmony to exist between Muslims and other religions Ekiti State is one of the states in the country where we have no problem with religion because we all serve one God and we are shining examples for other states. I am extremely grateful for this religious harmony and want us to maintain it.

"I know that in government positions, Muslims have not always been adequately supported, but I will do my best to make amends in this regard. I am confident that Muslims are people of impeccable character, I have no doubt of that. And since we started this administration, the Secretary of State Government you gave me has proven to be an asset to the administration.

In their goodwill messages at the event, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hakeem Jamiu; The Secretary of the State Government, Dr. Habibat Adubiaro, the General Chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas for the South West, Edo and Delta, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere and the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Dr. Afolabi Bakare extolled Governor Oyebanji's virtues and commended his development progress in the state.

The Muslim faithful expressed their wholehearted gratitude to the Governor for giving the Muslims in the state a sense of belonging under his administration and assured him of their full support at all times.

Also in his lecture titled “The Trait of Leadership”, a lecturer at Ekiti State University, Prof. Musa Abdulraheem thanked the Governor for hosting Iftar with them and granting recognition of Muslims by appointing them to key positions in its administration.

The event, which was also attended by a former deputy state governor, Dr. Sikiru Lawal, as well as Muslim clerics and worshipers from all 16 local government areas, also featured prayers for Governor Oyebanji , its administration and the state as a whole.< /p>