By Musa Tanimu Nasidi
A philanthropist and Chairman of Abubakar Ola Foundation, Alhaji Zakari Abubakar Ola, has rejoiced with Muslim ummah and the entire members of federation of kakanda Muslims of kogi state in commemoration of new year islamic calendar (Hijrah 1446).
In his congratulatory message on Sunday, delivered by Imam Ghali Ibrahim Yabagi said the Islamic new year serves as a period to reflect on the past encounters.
He called on Muslim Ummah to embrace patience as a way of life noting that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) migrated from Makkah to Madinah in 1622 A. D. after the people of Makkah frustrated him.
While expressing hope for a year filled with blessings for all believers in spite of the economic hardship in the country, Ola encouraged the people to remain devoted to their prayers for ease.
He equally called on Muslim Ummah to uphold values of tolerance, brotherhood, respect, patriotism and goodwill to the state and people around us.
Ola,who was the chairman of the occasion, commended Governor Ododo for his religious harmony in the state, however urged the people of kogi state to keep supporting Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in prayer.
Ola,who is the chairman of this year’s ceremony donated an undisclosed amount of money as his contributions towards the upliftment of Islam.
The occasion was graced by the Speaker Kogi state House of assembly,Rt Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, state Commissioner for water Resources, Engineer Muhammad Danladi Yahaya Farouk, Grand Khadi of Kogi state, Hon Justice Aruwan and traditional Rulers among others.
This year’s programme was organized by the federation of kakanda Muslims, kogi state.
