Fasting: Olubadan urges Muslims, Christians to pray for Nigeria’s progress
STEPHEN GBADAMOSI, IBADAN
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), has called on both adherents of Islam and Christianity to use the fasting period to pray for the progress of Nigeria.
His admonition was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, on the commencement of both Ramadan and Lent fasting period on Wednesday
Oba Ladoja reminded the adherents of the two religions of the essence of both Ramadan and Lent which centered on sober reflection, forgiveness, kindness, peaceful co-existence, discipline and spiritual renewal.
According to the paramount ruler, “the convergence of Ramadan and Lenten periods is not a mere coincidence, but divine arrangement to show the whole world the need for unity, togetherness, love, religious tolerance and mutual understanding among the religious faithful.
“Fasting period is not only abstaining from food and drinks, but also from indecent ways of life, ill speeches, hatred, among others.”
The first-class Oba enjoined all and sundry to use the opportunity of Ramadan and Lent to pray for our leaders, Ibadanland, Yoruba race and Nigeria as a nation, especially during this period that the country was faced with several challenges, particularly insecurity of lives and property.
He appreciated the unflinching support he’d been receiving from all the religious faithful and their leaders since his enthronement as 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, urging them not to relent in their prayers for the unity, progress, security, economic rejuvenation and peace co-existence in Ibadanland.
