30th August, 2011
Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko on Tuesday rejoiced with Moslems with an admonition to them to imbibe the lessons of Ramadan which he noted include personal sacrifices, piety and self denial at all times rather than during the holy month of Ramadan alone.
Specifically, Governor Mimiko who spoke while hosting the Moslem community in the state led by the Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji Adbul Hakeem Yayi Akorede, shortly after their Eid-prayers charged the Moslem faithful to pray for divine healing of the nation from wanton waste of lives and property that had characterised the polity in recent times.
Mimiko noted that unless they dedicate themselves to the teachings and ways of the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) all their sacrifices and fasting during the 30 days fasting period would amount to nought.
The governor equally stressed that the piety, devotion, spirit of oneness and neighbourliness done during the holy month of fasting must continue even after fasting in order to take the country to greater heights.
“I want to enjoin you all to continue to be your brothers’ keepers; we must live in peace with our neighbours, we must imbibe, at all times, the spirit of oneness, piety, self sacrifice that we all went through during the fasting period. We must emulate the teachings and ways of the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) if all our sacrifices and fasting must make any meaning before Almighty Allah.
“I want you all to continue to pray for divine healing for our country so that we can put an end to this wanton waste of lives and property. By this our country can indeed be truly great,†Mimiko stated.
The governor equally assured that his administration would not rest on its oars in ensuring that the execution of developmental projects which has now placed the state on the world map continues.
He called for prayers from all and sundry, saying that Ondo State would be a true haven and the next destination for all as he would transform it into a modern state.