Nigeria Project: Awujale calls for attitudinal change from citizens

Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji

ABEOKUTA – The President-General of Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC), Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland has called for attitudinal change, a re-orientation, and high patriotism on the part of both the nation’s leaders and the citizens.

Awujale stated this on Sunday in a release signed by the Secretary-General, Ogun State Muslim Council, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde to congratulate the Muslim Community and beyond for the Eid-el- Maulud.

According to the monarch, the much said ‘Nigeria Project’ required sacrifice, perseverance, obedience, equity, justice, good neighborliness, and patriotism.

The OMC President-General equally implored Nigerians claiming to have been wronged to pursue legitimate means in seeking redress and eschew violence in order not to undermine the collective march to progress.

The traditional ruler charged the political class to be above board and avoid any act of omission or commission that can undermine our fast-growing democracy.

He therefore, charged Muslim faithful to embrace the Prophetic way of life, including being faithful, truthful, honest, kind, and patriotic in their undertakings for societal growth and development.

Oba Adetona noted that the Maulud Nabiyyi is coming on the heels of the 61st Anniversary of the nation’s Independence and implored adherents of the faith to be patriotic and remain committed to the cause of nation-building.