First Lady of Kogi State Mrs. Halima Ladi Wada has implored Muslims to imbibe peaceful disposition in this month long Ramadan fast and beyond to engender unity and peace across the country.
Speaking at this year’s pre-Ramadan public lecture by the Al-Habibiyah Society in Lokoja, Hajiya Wada also prayed for the safe release of the abducted Chibok school girls.
She called on Muslims to use the occasion of the Ramadan fast to beseech Allah for their safe return to their families and the return of peace to Nigeria.
The more than 200 girls abducted from their schools by Boko Haram militants are yet to be released 77 days after.
“Pray for the final stoppage of the activities of insurgents in Nigeria,” she said.
Chairman of the event, Dan Majen Lokoja Dr. Rajab Naibi advised Muslims to seek more knowledge on the practice and teachings of Islam.
Various speakers at the event expressed worries that the insurgents were perpetuating terror under the guise of Islam, restating that Islam preaches peace and abhors violence. They prayed to God to expose those behind the dastardly acts.
The highlights of the occasion was the inauguration of new members and presentation of certificates to distinguished awardees including the first lady of Kogi State Hajiya Halima Ladi Wada, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Ado Ibrahim, Ejeh of Ankpa, Alhaj Ahmadu Yakubu, Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Mohammed Kabir Maikarfi III among others.
