The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has enjoined Muslims to continue to uphold the tenets of Islam beyond the month of Ramadan by showing love to one another. Ambode spoke at a special Ramadan Iftar (lecture and dinner) organised by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Oluranti, at her official residence in Ikoyi, on Saturday. The host, Adebule urged Muslims to remain steadfast and continue their good deeds beyond Ramadan. “Ramadan is a period of prayer, thanksgiving, forgiveness and spiritual training; I urge Muslims to avoid acts and things forbidden by Islam during and after the holy month, ‘’ she said. The husband of the deputy governor, Alhaji Saheed Adebule, advised Muslims to remain steadfast in their daily prayers and extend love and care to their neighbours.

Source: Punch June 03, 2018 21:11 UTC