For declaring last Wednesday as holiday to mark the new Islamic year, the Muslim Community of Oyo State has commended Governor Seyi Makinde.
A statement jointly signed by its chairman and secretary-general respectively, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni and Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade said that “The Muslim Community of Oyo State writes to commend H.E. Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE for declaring Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 (1st of Muharram, 1445), even without any prompting or reminder.
A good deed should be commended.
“As we always indicate, equity between the two major religions in all spheres in the affairs of Oyo State, is all that we clamour for.
“May Almighty Allah continue to help you in all that you do in the equitable governance of the pace-setter state. Thank you, Your Excellency.”
