Eid- el Fitr: Hon. Funsho felicitates with muslim faithfuls, preaches love, compassion

Tunde Omoniyi,Akure.

The Senatorial Chairman of New Nigeria Peoples Party, Ogun East Senatorial District, Hon Funso Jide Adekunle has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the state as they join other faithfuls across the world to celebrate the Eid el-fitr which marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

In a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Comrade Emmanuel lkpeama, the Senatorial Chairman urged the Ummah to sustain the lessons of the holy month and replicate them in their daily lives for the good of the society.

He tasked the citizenry not to lose sight in the face of the current economic and security challenges bedeviling the country but to remain resolute and prayerful with faith that the nation’s trying moment will be over and Nigeria will emerge stronger and more united, noting that Eid-El-Fitr marks the completion of a holy month dedicated to devotion and reflection when families and communities come together to celebrate their blessings.

The statement reads, “As Muslims in Ogun State and Nigeria in general conclude the month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all who are celebrating this joyous occasion.

“Eid marks the completion of a holy month dedicated to devotion and reflection when families and communities come together to celebrate their blessings.

“To all those celebrating, I wish you and your loved ones a happy Eid. May the spirit of community, compassion, and service we have witnessed over the last month continue throughout the year,” he stated..

The former House of Assembly Candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the last general election, also enjoined Muslim Ummahs to sustain the devotion and other acts of worship performed during the holy month as well as to imbibe the lessons learnt during Tafsir sessions for the good of the religion, society and humanity.

Hon Funso opined that he is always in awe of the immense generosity displayed by the Muslim community during Ramadan, while urging them to allow that spirit to continue for Eid saying, “We remember all those who are struggling or inflicted by poverty, hunger, conflict, and disease, and recommit to building a better future for all. Muslim community is an integral part of religious society in Nigeria and their contributions have been immense,” he submitted.