‘Nigeria will be prosperous, despite challenges’

Ibadan - Mr Seyi Makinde, a former
governorship candidate of the defunct Social
Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State, has said
that there is still hope of a prosperous Nigeria,
despite the current economic challenges.
Makinde made the statement on Wednesday at
the 3rd Seyi Makinde Ramadan Lecture held at
the premises of Nigeria Television Authority
(NTA), Ibadan on Wednesday.
He said that with prayers and absolute
commitment of the people to its progress, the
nation was sure of light at the end of the tunnel.
Makinde, who declined to make political comments,
said that anyone who did not belong to his political
camp belonged to no camp.
``I give thanks to God for witnessing another
Ramadan. It is only by God’s grace that one is
alive.
``I enjoined the people to keep faith with God
because He is the merciful and benevolent in
trying times,’’ he said.
Makinde enjoined Muslims to use the Ramadan
period to seek forgiveness from God and repent
wholeheartedly from their sinful deeds.
Alfa Atanda Bada, a guest lecturer, urged
Muslims to have faith in God and take good care
of their parents.
In his lecture entitled:``What is Faith and the
Benefit of Being Faithful?’’ Bada said that the
people should use the opportunity of Ramadan to
rekindle their faith in God.
``Our people should redirect their ways to God.
They should seek forgiveness of their sinful deeds
and uphold righteousness,’’ he said.
The lecture was attended by Sheikh Abdul-Ganiy
Abubakre, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Chief
Lekan Balogun, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland,
Chief Lekan Alabi, Agbaakin of Ibadanland and
Alhaji Kola Balogun.
Source: vanguard ngr

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