\nGov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on Nigerians to refrain from speaking ill of the country, but pray for its betterment.<\/p>\n
Sanwo-Olu gave the advice at the 2024 Eid-el-Fitr elebration on Saturday at the Lagos House, Ikeja.<\/p>\n
The celebration had the theme: ‘Allah will not Change the Way of the People until they Change What is in their Hearts’.<\/p>\n
The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, urged Nigerians to change their thoughts and speak positively about the country.<\/p>\n
According to him, God will not change anything for any society until the people would decide to change their minds for good.<\/p>\n
Sanwo-Olu added that the citizens should stop cursing the country so that God would change it for the better.<\/p>\n
He, therefore urged Nigerians to believe in their current leaders and pray for them and the country.<\/p>\n
‘Almighty God will not change anything for any society until they change what is in their minds.<\/p>\n
‘Our collective intent should be to keep praying for Nigeria and the leadersh
\nip to do the right thing.<\/p>\n
‘That is when Allah will intervene in the present situation of our country.<\/p>\n
‘It is, therefore, important for us to desist from talking ill about the country,’ he said.<\/p>\n
The governor also charged the people to be empathetic toward one another, adding that they should be their brothers’ keepers.<\/p>\n
He appealed to parents to guide their children and wards right.<\/p>\n
Sanwo-Olu harped on children being respectful while reiterating that it was the responsibility of parents to raise their children in the way of God.<\/p>\n
In her address of welcome, the Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, urged Nigerians to emerge from Ramadan not only as individuals who had undergone personal growth but as agents of change within their communities.<\/p>\n
She advised them to commit to fostering a society built on the principles of justice, equity and compassion.<\/p>\n
‘Let us remember that true change begins within the depths of our hearts.<\/p>\n
‘The joint Ramadan and Lent experienced this year should remind every
\none of the universal value of humanity that unites all regardless of religious belief, background, or ethnicity,’ she said.<\/p>\n
She advised Nigerians to reject bigotry and prejudice in all its forms and work toward building a more inclusive society where everyone would be valued and respected.<\/p>\n
Justice Abdulrraheem Ahmad of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Kwara State, said that the current situation in Nigeria was not vested upon the people by Allah but was a creation of the people’s handiwork.<\/p>\n
He advised Nigerians to have a change of mindset and speak positively about the country.<\/p>\n
Ahmad also urged the people to be righteous, as well as fair and kind to one another irrespective of religion, race or tribe.<\/p>\n
Source: News Agency of Nigeria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on Nigerians to refrain from speaking ill of the country, but pray for its betterment.<\/p>\n
Sanwo-Olu gave the advice at the 2024 Eid-el-Fitr elebration on Saturday at the Lagos House, Ikeja.<\/p>\n
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