Political office holders in Nigeria has been advised to move very close to the elders and religious leaders of good reputation for them to know what the people really need from the government .
Speaking during a Ramadan lecture titled Unity In Diversity: The Best Legacy put together by Yemetu Muslim Community , Aimot Rawatib , Alhaji Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP urged the people in power and wealthy Nigerians to be conscious of the dictates of the Scripture in wealth distribution when catering to the needs of the people - Q9 vs. 60, Q92 vs. 5-7, 8-13, Q2 vs. 261.
Prof. Olagoke disclosed that God put the resources in the hands of few for them to distribute it to the needy and to put them to test. He stated that those who are in the position of power are not just there by accident but to cater for the masses.
"I want to tell you that God Almighty has put the resources in your care so as to be able to attend to the people's need"
"It is not by accident that God elevated you to the enviable status you occupy in the society but what is important is for you to know that you will be accountable for how you spend the resources"
Prof. Olagoke also urged Nigerian leaders to give the people what they need and not what is available, "A good leader will take the people to where they were supposed to be"
Prof. Olagoke who doubles as the Arole OgunElu, Mogaji Aare Alasa Dynasty however urged the Yemetu Muslim Community to spiritually and socially help their sons and daughters to go high places by assuming leadership positions such as Chief Imam on the religious scene; Senators, Governors at social scene with a view to possessing authority required to achieve socio-economic power through socio-political pursuit.
Prof. Olagoke appreciated the Muslim in growing the community from 89 to 125 Mosques as laudable effort in the cause of jihad.
While welcoming the guests , the Chairman of Yemetu Muslims Community, Alhaji Oladejo attributed the successes recorded by the group since he became the Chairman to the collaborative efforts of its members and the hands of fellowship extended to them by the Founder and Grand Imam of Shafaudeen In Islam Worldwide, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke, Jp.
He thanked Prof. Olagoke and the entire members of the foremost Islamic sect for their support at all times, he also informed the gathering that the community has since the last one year recorded more significant achievements.
In his remark , the Chairman , Ibadan North Local Government Area, Alhaji Shuaib Oladejo a.k.a Agba egbe urged the Yemetu Muslim Community members to still continue the lecture series after Ramadan .
According to him, "constant remembrance of the word of God is the only solution that can change the country for better "
In his own remark , Chief Gafar Ojetola prayed to Allah to give Prof. Olagoke more strength to serve Him and humanity while describing the Arole Ogun Elu as encyclopaedia who is ready to deliver anytime even uninformed.
Chief Ojetola however urged Prof. Olagoke to compile all his lecture series in a book form for the incoming generations to tap from his knowledge .
In appreciation of all the past support of Prof. Olagoke, the Yemetu Muslim Community presented him a gift to mark his 41 years wedding anniversary.
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