Secretary General of the Ogun State Muslim Council, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde , President of Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA), Prince Ma'ruf Adesegun Ajibola,SAN and other prominent Muslim leaders have lauded the Ramadan Feed The Needy Programme of the Abeokuta South Local Government chapter of the council, charging the members of the chapter to sustain the initiative seen as a very vital pillar of Islam to always support fellow Muslims, particularly those in need
They gave the charge in their separate remarks during the formal presentation of food items to beneficiaries of the second edition of "Annual Ramadan Feed The Needy Programme organized by the Abeokuta South Local Government chapter of the Ogun State Muslim Council, held on Tuesday at IMA Centre hall in Abeokuta, the State capital
The State Muslim Council's Scribe emphasized the importance of sustenance of such initiative to support more Muslims, particularly during the spiritual month of Ramadan
He however stressed the need for accountability among those tasked with the responsibility of handling the programme, so as to encourage more prominent Muslims to identify with OMC and support the laudable initiative for more people to enjoy the benefit of such programme
Similarly, Chairman of the event and President of IMA, Prince Ajibola represented by General Secretary of the organization, Alhaji Saheed Aweda was full of appreciation for organizers, pledging to support the sustenance of the initiative
He announced a donation of N200, 000 to further encourage the continuation of the programme while praying Allah to continue to strengthen the will of members of the chapter to do more for the Muslim community in the state
Chairman of Egba Zone of the State Muslim Council, Alhaji Abdul- Hakeem Tunji Kalejaiye while lauding the initiative, called for more commitment of members to ensure sustenance of the programme
He also reminded members of the chapter of their role in strengthening the effort of Board of Trustees for Zakat and Sadaqah initiated by the zone to empower more Muslims in their respective businesses and provide scholarship award to support academic pursuits of young Muslims
Earlier, the Co-ordinator of Muslim Council in Abeokuta South Local Government, Abdul Quadir Olaolu Uthman had in his welcome speech, emphasized the importance of caring for the less priviledged in the community, saying Ramadan is not about fasting but also about empathy, kindness and generosity.
"Let us continue to uphold these values and make a positive impact in our community", he charged
The programme according to him, is an act of charity that is fundamental aspect of faith in Islam which must be supported by Muslims
Uthman appreciated the support of donors for their generosity which contributed greatly to the success of the maiden edition of the yearly "Ramadan Feed The Needy Programme"
The event attracted former Co-ordinator in the chapter, Alhaji Bolaji Adisa, Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Mohammed Sa'ad Alade Bamgbola who was represented among other Muslim clerics in Abeokuta South Local Government Area
High point of the event included formal presentation of food items to various Muslim communities within the local government area
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