Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on Nigerians irrespective of their religion to live in peace with one another for meaningful development to take place in the country.
Ajimobi who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ismail Alli, gave this advise during a N1.5 billion fund raising ceremony for the construction of an International Islamic centre by the Muslim Community of Oyo State (MUSCOYS) held at the MUSCOYS permanent site in Ibadan on Sunday.
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The governor called on the people of Oyo State to support the effort of the government especially in the area of security which contributed to the peace been enjoyed in the state.
He however, called on well-meaning Muslims to contribute toward the construction of the building, saying their contribution would add the progress of Islam and as well reduce unemployment among Muslims.
Chairman of MUSCOYS, Alhaji Kunle Sanni, appreciated the governor for donating the land to the Muslims in the state.
Sanni called on Muslims to spend in the cause of Allah so as to have abundant reward in this world and in the hereafter.
He said, “It is what we spend for Allah that we would meet when we are no more. It is sad that people spend a lot of money unnecessarily on wedding, burial and birthdays but when it comes to Islam they pretend they don’t have money. I pity these people,’’.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, called on Muslims to be united, and live peacefully with people of other religion without discriminating.
Abubakar, who was represented by Professor Daud Noibi, Executive Secretary of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) said anything spent in the cause of Allah would never be in vain as they would be rewarded in multiple.
Dignitaries at the occasion include Asiwaju Adini of Ibadanland, Alhaji Mutiu Oladejo, Alhaji Lateef Oyelade, Professor Kamil Oloso, representative of various Islamic organizations, royal fathers, spiritual fathers among others.
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