BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Muslims, Urges Continued Acts Of Kindness

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Muslim faithful, particularly the Muslim Ummah in Lagos, as they join the global celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan fasting and prayers.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor urged Muslims to uphold the values of Ramadan by showing love, compassion, and care, especially to the less privileged in society.

Sanwo-Olu wished the Muslim Ummah many more Ramadan celebrations in good health and prosperity.

He also encouraged them to continue offering prayers for peace, growth, development, and stability in Lagos and across Nigeria.

The governor further called on Muslims to remain committed to spirituality and peaceful coexistence.

He emphasised the importance of maintaining the virtues learnt during Ramadan, including perseverance, tolerance, and kindness towards one another.

He said, “Today, I join millions of people around the world to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Lagos State and Nigeria a happy Eid-el-Fitri. Today’s celebration is a feast to mark the end of a month-long spiritual renewal after 29 days of fasting, prayers, and other religious acts.

“The Holy Month of Ramadan is very significant to Muslims across the world as one of the major pillars of Islam, which teaches abstinence from worldly pleasures, steadfastness in prayers, and total submission to the will of Allah according to the Quranic injunctions.

“I want to admonish all of us that we shouldn’t allow all the prayers and fasting during the Holy Month to go to waste. Let us continue to imbibe and show that something important has passed through us, and let it reflect in our words, our lives, and our relationships with fellow human beings.

“We should not limit the goodness of our deeds to the Ramadan period alone; we must make the lessons and acts our way of life. We should continue to take care of the people around us, particularly the needy and downtrodden.”