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Ekiti: Hausa Community Celebrates Eid-El-Kabir, Praises Oyebanji’s Appointment of Hussein Bawa

Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State: The Hausa community in Sasha market, Ikere Ekiti, joined other Muslims in the state to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir, emphasizing the need to imbibe the lessons that the season stands for.

The Eid program was presided over by the Chief Imam of the community, Alhaji Garba Danmalamai, who offered prayers for a quick solution to the challenges confronting the country and for peace to reign across the nation.

Speaking on behalf of the congregation, the Chairman of the Hausa Community in Ikere, Alhaji Musa Abdulhamid, appreciated Allah for witnessing another festive season and prayed for God’s guidance for Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, in his quest to make the state better.

Alhaji Yusuf, the Sarki Hausawa of Ado Ekiti, thanked Governor Oyebanji for giving the Hausa community a voice in the state through the appointment of Hussein Bawa as a Special Assistant. He also praised the recent rollout of palliatives to the Hausa community members through the Special Assistant Mr. Bawa Hussein, which have been distributed across the community in the 16 local governments.

The Sarki Hausawa of Ado Ekiti, Alhaji Abdul Yusuf, emphasized the importance of obedience to God’s commandments, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim, urging the faithful to be peaceful wherever they find themselves.

While passing a vote of confidence on Governor Oyebanji and the Special Assistant on Hausa Community Matters, Hussein Bawa, Alhaji Yusuf appealed to the state government to help in constructing the Sasha market road for easy access by the people.

The Eid-El-Kabir celebrations in Sasha market, Ikere Ekiti, have highlighted the strong ties between the Hausa community and the Ekiti State government, with Hussein Bawa’s office playing a crucial role in representing their interests.

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