Olusegun Ariyo
A Leading Aspirant in the Upcoming Coming Local Government Election In Mosan Okunola Local Development Council in Lagos State, Pharmacist Fredrick Adedeji Oduwole Popularly called ofred has called on Muslims in Mosan Okunola and Nigeria to Imbibe Ramadan Values, a discipline that comes with the spirit of charity before, during and after the holy month of Ramadan
Ofred made this known on Friday 25th of March 2025 during the grand Iftar organized by Muslim Elders in Abesan Estate with Location at Jakande Estate In Ipaja within the jurisdiction of the LCDA
The event, attended by hundreds of Muslim elders and stakeholders from various strata provided a platform for reflecting on Ramadan’s lesson and the importance of giving back to the community
The Guest, Pharmacist ofred Oduwole underscored the significance of piety, self-discipline and devotion, noting that fasting offers an opportunity to develop a more profound sense of empathy for the less privileged
“Charity teaches us to care for the less privileged. Beyond personal devotion and the discipline, we cultivate during this period, fasting allows us to experience, even if briefly, what those who cannot afford to eat go through daily,” he said.
Pharm Oduwole highlighted the unique spiritual alignment between Ramadan and Lent, stating that the simultaneous observance of both fasting periods by Muslims and Christians presents a unified experience of sacrifice and reflection
“For the second or third time in a row, we are witnessing Ramadan running simultaneously with the Lent period. What this means is that, at one time, all of us are experiencing the discipline of giving up food and drink, helping us understand the struggles of those who lack basic needs’’.
Therefore, this is a period to think about our communities and obligations to those around us, Oduwole noted.
“What we are doing today is a stepping stone for what we have chosen to do- through your leadership support that we shall need once your approval is given to lead you from the council. ‘’I urge all of us to embrace service to humanity as a guiding principle, as it epitomizes who we are as an individual,” he added
He linked this principle of selflessness and service to that of leadership management of wealth distribution which focuses on Community Development, Education, Healthcare and social investment
He expressed his gratitude to Abasan Muslim Elders for organizing the event and commended the serene atmosphere created for the Iftar.
Pharm Oduwole prayed for divine blessings, peace, and prosperity for Nigeria and wished all the Elders who Participated and stakeholders to witness many more Ramadan seasons in good health.
“May Almighty Allah grant us the opportunity to witness many more Ramadan seasons. We pray for a better Nigeria and that our acts of service will contribute to a more compassionate and united nation,” he concluded.
