ADEDOYIN FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM UMMAH ON EID-EL-FITRI

ADEDOYIN FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM UMMAH ON EID-EL-FITRI

His Royal Eminence, Dr, Adedoyin

Renowned educationalist and distinguished philanthropist, His Royal Eminence, Dr AbdulRahaman Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin has congratulated Muslims all over the world and Nigeria in particular on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the Eid-el-Filtri festival

 In a statement personally signed by the Ife prince, he noted that despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Nigerians and indeed humanity still have cause to be grateful to Allah for His mercy and expressed optimism that the corona virus scourge will soon become a thing of the past.

He urged Muslims to pray fervently for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic that has been ravaging countries all over the world, including Nigeria and enjoined them adhere strictly to the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), whom he described as the best for all Muslims to emulate

The Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government advised Nigerian Muslims to sustain the lessons of the holy month and replicate them in their daily lives for the good of society adding that “Eid-el-Fitri festival connotes sacrifice, selflessness, love and obedience to the tenets of Islam.”

He admonished Nigerians to stay safe, remain steadfast in prayers and continue to love and cherish one another.

Speaking on the Covid-19 pandemic, the renowned educationist enjoined Nigerians to complement government efforts in confronting the dreaded COVID-19, by observing all the preventive protocols and complying with government restriction orders.

Adedoyin noted that the 2020 Ramadan came at an extraordinary time of human existence during which everyone has to temper certain rights and privileges to preserve the human race against the ravaging deadly Corona Virus (COVID-19).

Maye of Yorubaland Commiserates with Fasoranti, advises FGN to restructure Nigeria.

Maye of Yorubaland Commiserates with Fasoranti, advises FGN to restructure Nigeria.

(Dr) Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin

The Maye of Yorubaland and renowned business guru, His Royal Eminence (Dr) Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin has joined other notable Nigerians to commiserate with the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti on the death of his daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin who was reportedly killed by some hoodlums, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, along Ore-Shagamu expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, last Friday.

In a chat with newsmen, the Maye of Yorubaland said it was tragic and heart breaking for any parent to witness the death of his or her offspring especially in such a violent circumstance.

He described the level of insecurity in the country as alarming as Nigerians constantly live in fear of armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and assassination among many other deadly vices.

The Maye noted that the major reason for the current widespread insecurity and lawlessness is the unemployment and widespread poverty among Nigerians, especially the youths and advised the government to urgently come up with programmes that will alleviate poverty so that crime can reduce in the society.

He also suggested that since it seems the government is not buoyant enough to carry the task of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians in view of other pressing issues in the country, the federal government should engage the services of licensed security outfits to combat crimes at all levels noting that the issue of security is germane to progress and development.

Dr Adedoyin added that organisations like Oodua People’s Congress should be encouraged to officially register as security outfits and be licensed to carry fire arms.

On the issue of nationhood, the Maye noted that he is not in support of the breakage of Nigeria, but suggested that instead of splitting, Nigeria should operate a regional arrangement with the country divided into 6 geo political zones under a new name called United States of Nigeria and the resources controlled by the various regions under the federal government.

Meanwhile, Ondo State Police Command has disclosed that it had made a number of arrests on the killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Femi Joseph, said the command would not relent until the perpetrators were apprehended and brought to book.

The police reiterated that its men were still in the forest, in the local government in search of the hoodlums.

He said, “We have made a lot of arrests on this matter, but we are doing the screening of those arrested to know who among them are the culprits.”

“By the time we finish the screening, we will let the world know the perpetrators.”

On the number of those arrested, Joseph said he would not be able to disclose the number for security reasons but said, “As I said a number of people have been arrested and when it is time we shall parade the suspects.”