By Vincent Adaji.
As part of efforts towards strengthening inter-religious harmony and cushioning the effects of the celebration of the forth coming Eid-al-Adha by Muslim faithful in Igalamela/Odolu LGA, the member representing Igalamela-Odolu constituency in Kogi State House of Assembly, Barr. Cosmas Ilemona Atabor has charitably distributed appreciable number of rams to some Imams and clerics in his constituency.
The lawmaker’s gesture was hailed by an appreciable number of personalities including major Islamic Clerics.
Speaking on the development, the Chief Imam of Ogbogbo Central Mosque, Sheikh Abdullahi Siaka stated that he was highly delighted by the situation.
“May Allah continue to shower His blessings upon him. The entire Muslim Umah of Ogbogbo will commit themselves to prayers to Allah to continue to give Hon Cosmas guidance, protection and wisdom to continue to give his people quality representation,” he said.
Barr. Atabor gave further indications that foodstuffs and other items would be provided for more beneficiaries before the Sallah festival.
He also promised to make the exercise a continuous activity during both Christian and Islamic religious festivities.
Hon. Bar. Atabor re-emphasised his desire to add succor to the lives of the people of the local government whenever time and resources are at his disposal
