In a solemn gathering in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Islamic clerics convened to fervently pray for peace and tranquility to prevail across Nigeria.
The spiritual congregation took place during a thanksgiving prayer organized to honor the non-executive director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Dr. Mohammed Ghali Alaaya, and Professor AbdulLateef Bako from the University of Abuja.
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Led by Sheikh Murtala Nurudeen Alaaya, the prayer session, initiated by the Alaaya family, sought divine intervention for the well-being of the nation.
The clerics extended their supplications, specifically praying for economic buoyancy in Nigeria throughout the year 2024.
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During the prayer service, Imam Alaaya delivered a poignant message, reminding those in positions of authority that power is bestowed by Allah and cautioned against being overwhelmed by their roles. "It’s not your making, but Allah’s will," emphasized Imam Alaaya.
In a concise sermon, Imam Mahmud Sulaiman Sakele urged leaders to consistently seek Allah’s guidance for success in their offices.
He emphasized the importance of paying attention to the welfare of the less fortunate in society.
Alhaji Saadu Salahu, a senior adviser and counselor to Kwara State governor, commended the virtues of Dr. Mohammed Ghali, praising him as a reliable ally of Governor AbdulRazaq.
Salahu highlighted that Ghali's appointment, like others, transpired at the divinely appointed time.
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Expressing his goodwill message, Salahu called upon the clerics to continually pray for the administrations of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
He acknowledged the significance of divine guidance in the governance of the nation and the state.
The unity displayed by the Ilorin clerics in their collective prayer for peace, prosperity, and divine guidance serves as a powerful testament to the importance of spiritual reflection and intercession in the quest for a harmonious and prosperous nation.
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