The Eid Mubarak celebration for this year’s Eid al-Fitr was marked with a funfair as the Executive Chairman of Ogori-Magongo LGA, Hon. Rosemary Ohiezu, offered prayers for the successful completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan fasting.
Hon. Rosemary Ohiezu urged Muslim faithful to reflect on this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration as a testament to Allah’s faithfulness and mercy towards mankind. She encouraged them to use this period as an opportunity to show true love and compassion to their immediate neighbors and to the public at large.
The Executive Chairman also extended her gratitude to the servant leader of Kogi State, the Executive Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his tireless efforts in ensuring that the people of Kogi State, particularly the citizens of Ogori-Magongo, enjoyed a smooth and joyous festive celebration. She highlighted the State government’s contribution, which included the provision of 322 bags of 50kg rice to the local government area, distributed equitably to alleviate the burden of the celebration.
Prior to the distribution of the food items, a series of initial events took place, which saw the presence of traditional chiefs, security agents, the DLG, the Treasurer of the local government, political office holders, and representatives from the media.
In closing, Hon. Rosemary Ohiezu wished the Muslim brothers and sisters of the Ogori-Magongo LGA a happy Eid-el-Fitr. She also called for continued prayers for the sustainable development of the community.
Happy Eid Mubarak!
Signed:
Hon. Rosemary Ohiezu
The Executive Chairman of Ogori-Magongo LGA.