Eid-Fitr:Nigeria Needs God’s Intervention on all Challenges– Fatai Olagbenro


FROM THE DESK OF THE CHAIRMAN NIGERIAN YOUTHS CONGRESS (NYC) OYO STATE CHAPTER
The above named association felicitates with all Nigerian youths and in particular the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr which marks the breaking of fast and the end of the Holy month of Ramadan.
We congratulate the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period despite the challenge of the *Covid-19* pandemic which stood between us and paralyze our economy.
As the holy month come to an end, we enjoy us to continue to observe the health precautions and sustain the acts of purity, charity, perseverance and tolerance in our daily lives and general conduct.
We should also continue to pray for Nigeria, our dear country for God’s intervention against all the challenges that confront our nation and the world.
As we celebrate with restraint as enjoined by our spiritual leaders and relevant authorities, I wish you all Eid Mubaraq.
Signed:
Abdulfatai A. OLAGBENRO LeGaCY
STATE CHAIRMAN
Adam A. LATEEF HARWOLOWO
STATE SECRETARY

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