The Ogun State Government has called on Muslims to carry forward the discipline, generosity, and devotion shown during Ramadan into their daily lives.
Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known while congratulating Muslims on the successful completion of the fasting period during the Eid prayers held at Lantoro Eid ground in Abeokuta on Friday, the 20th of March, 2026.
Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, the governor stressed that acts of charity should not end with Ramadan but continue as part of regular worship.
Hamzat said, “Prince Dapo Abiodun has asked me to extend his greetings to all of us. He has asked me to congratulate all Muslim faithfuls for the completion of Ramadan in good health and he wishes that we would continue to have peace in our state and of course Nigeria.
“He wishes us many more Ramadan in good health and he asked me to thank all, particularly our Imams and Alfas, for their continuous support.
“He said I should let our Muslim brothers know that all the good deed you are doing during the Ramadan must not end now. It is something that we must continue and we pray that all our prayers, may Almighty Allah accept it as an act of ibadah.”
He also urged the faithful to stay committed to supporting societal growth through continued acts of kindness and service.
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Also speaking, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Tunji, said the lessons of Ramadan should guide everyday conduct.
“It should be a lesson for us, a lesson of sacrifice, patience, obedience to the course of Almighty God and all these are values.
“Ramadan may have gone but these values still remain, so whatever religion we practice we should remain a good adherent of our religion, particularly the Muslims. They should continue to observe the fundamental principles of Islam.”
He also offered prayers for Nigeria’s peace and progress, expressing optimism about the country’s future.
In his sermon, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sa’addallah Bamigbola, urged people of all faiths to remain sincere and committed to their beliefs.
He emphasised the need to uphold values such as obedience, love, forgiveness, and humility in everyday life.