Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the Muslim faithful to allow the spiritual essence of Ramadan to permeate their daily lives through acts of compassion, generosity, and service to humanity.
The Governor made this appeal during the 2026 Special Iftar organized by the Ogun State Government, themed “An Islamic Path to Societal Re-orientation,” held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, over the weekend.
Governor Abiodun urged citizens to use the holy month to uplift the vulnerable and support the poor, noting that communal peace is anchored on mutual care. He described Ramadan as a sacred period that extends beyond religious observance to nurture discipline and moral character.
“Your insights have reminded us that the renewal of society must begin with the renewal of our values, our character, and our commitment to justice, compassion, and integrity,” the Governor stated, while commending Muslim clerics for providing moral direction and promoting socio-economic harmony in the state.
Addressing contemporary social challenges, Abiodun identified dishonesty, intolerance, and the erosion of family values as issues requiring urgent collective action.
He praised the tradition of religious harmony in Ogun State and acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for demonstrating leadership that balances spiritual values with national responsibility.
The Governor emphasized that his administration’s “Building Our Future Together” agenda remains committed to people-centered governance, prioritizing social welfare and inclusive development alongside physical infrastructure.
Delivering the keynote lecture, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, raised an alarm over the declining state of domestic discipline.
He lamented that many parents are “outsourcing” their roles, leading to a breakdown in moral values among the youth.
Professor Oloyede observed that some Nigerian universities are increasingly resembling “asylums” due to the failure of parents to instill foundational discipline in their children before they reach higher education.
He urged Nigerians to stop being silent observers of cultural decay, particularly regarding the loss of respect for elders among the younger generation. Rebuilding the nation, Oloyede argued, requires a simultaneous investment in education, the strengthening of family ties, and a commitment to good governance.
