Osun NUJ holds 2026 Ramadan lecture (photos)

By Isa Isawade

The Osun State chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday 10 March held its 2026 Ramadan lecture at the NUJ Press Centre, Osogbo.

The NUJ, Osun Chapter Chairman, Comrade (Dr) Adeyemi Aboderin, was on the ground to receive dignitaries and guests at the event hall.

Among the dignitaries were the Baba Adini of Osun State who was the father of the day, Alhaji (Dr) Fatai Kolawole; the guest lecturer, Sheikh Jabeer Gaosu Shabaabu; a respected Islamic scholar and King of Ororuwa, the Olororuwa of Ororuwa; notable Islamic scholar and King of Abere town of Osogbo, the Alabere of Abere, Oba Mutalib Adelakin; Oba Maaruf Lawal, Oniga Ekun 1; Retired Justice Adedoyin, and scholars from several tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

The guest lecturer, Sheikh Shabaabu did justice to the topic given him which was: Islam, Ramadan and Refinement of Character by emphasising that good character is Islam and that it is that character that Ramadan has come to refine.

He urged all Muslims to imbibe the teachings of the Qur’an and the traditions of the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on good character and godliness.

He reminded Muslims of the verses of the Qur’an where Allah asks faithful to see Prophet Muhammad as the role model in all their affairs and imbibe his character.

He said Ramadan has brought the noble lessons of justice and equality to us which anyone who wanted to see himself as a Muslim must fulfill in his relations with fellow human beings.

He enjoined love and peaceful co-existence among all peoples. He commended the Olororuwa for his steadfastness on Islam and issues of humanity, praying for the monarch’s long life on goodness.

The monarch himself who was linguistically analytical, to the awe of the audience, in his definition of Ramadan concluded that Muslims are to be God conscious and righteous in the morning, afternoon and night.

He reminded all that God created mankind and the jins primarily to worship Him. He prayed for the peace and progress of the country and the world.

The NUJ Chairman, Dr Adeyemi Aboderin, who impressed all at the event with his captivating address that dwelled majorly on love, unity and peace, asked both Muslims and the Christians to ponder on the lesson God has given us this year by making the fasting periods of the two major religions in the country to coincide.

He urged piety and abundant love among the people of the different religions, tribes and ethnic groups in the country.

The event drew to a close after a quiz competition and presentation of iftar and gifts.