The Edo State Government on Sunday said it remains committed to supporting the welfare of the people of the state, irrespective of faith, tribe, or background, to ensure a peaceful and inclusive society.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
DAILY POST reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, stated this at the 13th edition of the NTA Benin Network Centre’s Ramadan lecture, organized in collaboration with the Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, in Benin City.
Ikhilor, represented by Dr. Suleman Ikhuoriah, a member of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, EDSIEC, assured that the state government would continue to work towards ensuring a peaceful and inclusive society.
He noted that Ramadan is a period of spiritual rebirth, reflection, and rejuvenation, marked by fasting, prayers, and spiritual growth.
The SSG, who emphasized that the state government recognizes the significance of Ramadan and values unity, compassion, self-discipline, empathy, love, generosity, and peace, added that it is also a time to show love and kindness to neighbors and fellow citizens.
While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the holy month of Ramadan, he also extended the Edo State Government’s warmest greetings to the Muslim community in the state.
Earlier, in her welcome address, Mrs. Teni Ajayi, Zonal Director of NTA Benin Network Centre, said the organization’s annual Ramadan lecture has been held for over a decade.
Ajayi, who said the 2025 lecture was themed “Ramadan: A Tool for Societal Reformation,” noted that the management of NTA Benin City uses the platform to bring together eminent personalities from the Muslim community in and around Edo State to sensitize them and the general public on the significance of Ramadan.
“Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, prayer, and communication with God by Muslims. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and one of the most sacred times of the year.
“Ramadan is a time to renew faith, seek forgiveness, and increase self-discipline. It is also a time to empathize with those who are less fortunate in our various communities.
“As part of our corporate social responsibilities, NTA Benin Network Centre will continue to drive this laudable initiative.
“For this year, we are very grateful to the Edo State Council for Islamic Affairs for their collaboration in organizing this event,” she said.
She, however, appealed to Muslim faithful to emulate the spirit of generosity, charitable giving, unity, solidarity, and brotherhood or sisterhood.
On his part, Alhaji Abdulazeez Igbinidu, Chairman of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Edo State chapter, commended NTA Benin for its partnership in promoting the Islamic religion, particularly through the annual Ramadan lecture.
