The Vice Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan has felicitated Muslim faithful and members of the university community on the successful completion of the 1445 AH Ramadan fast and as we navigate the month of Shawwal – شَوَّال, Šawwāl, the tenth month.
In a release made available by ‘Wale Adeoye, the institution’s Media and Public Relations Officer quoting the University Chief Executive Officer, “Eid-el-fitri festival is highly symbolic to Muslim faithful. I congratulate all Muslims for the grace you all enjoyed during the fast. We thank Almighty Allah, who has made it possible for you all to complete the 2024 fasting, and pray Allah accepts all your acts of worship and supplications during and after the glorious month as acts of ibadah. As we celebrate, we must not forget the importance and lessons of Ramadan. Let’s continue to uphold the teachings and virtues of the holy month while carrying over the lessons into our conduct and relation with fellow human beings. I implore Muslims and non-Muslims alike in the university to take advantage of this year’s celebration to offer special prayers for the peace, progress and development of our dear institution, Oyo State and the country as a whole.”
Speaking further, the Eruwa-born renowned economist urged Islamic faithful to use the occasion of the Eid-el-fitri celebration to further pray for the country as we continue our political journey.
The university helmsman further admonished the entire staff and students of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo to use the occasion of this year’s celebration to re-dedicate and re- engineer themselves by always towing the path of progress for the university and equally reciprocate the good gesture of the Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde- led- administration in the state as ‘one good turn deserves another.’
