Ekiti First Lady Calls For Sustained Prayers For Peace, Devt

Wife of the Ekiti State governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has called for sustained prayers for peace and development in the state.

The Ekiti State first lady who urged the citizenry to continue supporting the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and President Bola Tinubu, spoke in Ado Ekiti, while hosting Muslim women in the state to a Ramadan breaking of fast (Iftar).

The event, held at the Government House in Ado Ekiti, brought together Muslim leaders, women groups, and government officials who commended the governor’s wife for her consistent engagement with the Muslim community.

She appreciated the Muslim community in the state for their unwavering support for her husband’s administration and for helping to sustain the peaceful atmosphere in the State.

Peace, according to her, remains a major factor responsible for the steady development being witnessed across Ekiti State.

Mrs Oyebanji described the coincidence of the Ramadan fast and the Christian Lenten season as symbolic of unity among Nigerians of different faiths and urged the Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for peace and security in the country.

She also sensitised the gathering on the importance of obtaining their permanent voter cards (PVCs) and supporting the re-election of Governor Oyebanji and President Tinubu, noting that the president has demonstrated commitment to the development of Ekiti State

She encouraged beneficiaries of the support items distributed at the event to share with others in their various communities in the spirit of love and charity that the Ramadan season emphasises.

In her welcome address, the secretary to the state government, Prof.  Habibat Adubiaro, expressed appreciation to Dr Olayemi Oyebanji for identifying with the Muslim faithful, noting that her inclusive approach has strengthened the relationship between the government and the Muslim community in the state.

She assured that the Muslim community would continue to support the administration and urged those in attendance to mobilise voters to re-elect Governor Oyebanji for a second term with overwhelming votes.

In a lecture, a community leader, Alhaji Abdulakeem Afenifere, described a successful leader as one who helps others succeed, adding that testimonies from beneficiaries of the governor and his wife’s interventions have shown their commitment to uplifting the lives of the people.