Oparison Greets Muslims as Ramadan Fast Starts.
The Executive Chairman of Ogori-Magongo Local government area of Kogi state Hon. Goke Oparison on Tuesday sent his greetings and best wishes to Muslims in Ogori-Magongo and across Nigeria as they commenced the 30-day Ramadan fast.
In his message on the beginning of the Ramadan made available to jounalists by his Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ogunleye Johnson, the Chairman said fasting was not just meant to stay hungry or thirsty, but an opportunity to strive for inner purification and self-accountability.
“It is meant to inculcate righteousness and discipline,” he said.
Oparison enjoined fasting Muslims to increase their love for humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity, and gratitude.
While saying the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to spend generously on the poor and the needy during this period, the Chief Security officer of Ogori-Magongo LGA urged Muslims in the country and all over the world to copy the good example.
He called on Muslims and all Nigerians to always remember men and women who are less fortunate than themselves and to help the government in confronting the challenges facing the nation.