ABEOKUTA– Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele has call on women in leadership roles not to see it as just being about occupying positions, rather more of an opportunity to shape policies, influence positive change and mentor the next generation of young Muslim women to rise with confidence and purpose.
Engr. Noimot stated that while speaking during her annual Ramadan Tafsir for Women Organizations in the state, the third in the series, held at her lodge in Abeokuta, the state capital on Sunday.
She added that the Islamic faith is not just a source of personal strength, but a guiding light in a world filled with challenges in shaping families, communities and the society at large.
According to her, the Ramadan lecture serves as a reminder of the importance of unity, sisterhood and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, noting that for those present, it showcases the invaluable contribution women bring to leadership roles across different spheres of lives as Muslim women
While appreciating Iman Daud Sanusi, for giving an insightful Ramadan lecture, she said the gathering is a reflection of a collective dedication to seeking knowledge and invigorate the faith as Muslim women.
She therefore charged them to take inspiration from the lessons learnt at the lecture and apply them in their daily lives, nurturing their families with love, raising good children with strong Islamic values whilst contributing positively to the society.
In her remarks, the Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye appreciated Governor Dapo Abiodun for appointing a woman of substance and highly intellectual as the deputy governor, who has really represented the women folks.
Speaking on the topic, ‘Significance of Ramadan and it last ten days’, Alhaji Imam Daud Sanusi, noted that the major reason why God directed muslim faithfuls to fast was to follow God’s directives as well as fear Him, saying the month of ramadan was a month God established Quran.
On the benefits of ramadan, he said Allah gave those who observe fasting wholeheartedly, physical health benefit, fasting activate our body system inorder to memorise and control anger, increase the lifes span of not only human beings but animals and also help people to combat epileptic seizure.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lateefat Ajayi commended the Deputy Governor for bringing women together to learn more of the word of Allah especially at the ramadan period, enjoining muslim women to train their wards not only in education but more in Islam, while expressing displeasure on the issue of women marginalisation in government positions.
