By Shu’aib Olurotimi Onabanjo.
FLOWERBUDNEWS: The Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Sheikh Seifullah Olowo-oribi, has called on the new Chief Imam of Baiyeku town, in Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA of Lagos State, Sheikh Saheed Akolawole, to hold fast to the commandments of Allah and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
Chief Imam Seifullah emphasised the need for Imam Saheed to always be patient and be a father to all residents of Baiyeku town, pointing out that he should strive to uplift the message of Allah in the town and beyond.
Delivering a lecture at the turbaning ceremony, the Chief Imam of Igbe Central Mosque, Sheikh Yusuf AbdulHakeem, advised the new Chief Imam of Baiyeku to always rely on God and uphold His commandments.
Chief Imam Yusuf said that as the leader of Muslims in Baiyeku and environs, Imam Saheed should always seek divine cancelling, and be a refuge and pillar of support to all, enjoining all Muslims and residents of Baiyeku to support the new Imam.
The Baba Adini of Baiyeku Central Mosque, Chief AbdulGaniyyu Luqman, thanked all members of the Muslim community and all that were present for their support, and promised that the Executive council and all members of Baiyeku Central Mosque would rally round the new Chief Imam to ensure that he succeed in the task ahead.
The occasion was witnessed by eminent Muslim personalities in Ikorodu Division, including the representative of the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, Oba AbdusSemiu Orimadegun-Kasali, Chief Imam of Igbogbo, Sheikh AbdulGaniyu Abolore-Gazali; Chief Imam of Ikorodu West, Sheikh Mushafau Aridegbe; Missioner of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Igbogbo Branch, Sheikh Luqman AbdurRazaq; Chief Imam of Oreta, Imam Yusuf Akanji-Apata and political stakeholders in Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA. #
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