A message of compassion, impact and interfaith unity took centre stage in Abeokuta as the Chief Imam of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at in Abeokuta, Ismail Abdullatif, and Ogun State House of Assembly member, representing Abeokuta South I State Constituency, Hon. Lukman Atobatele challenged Muslims and particularly political leaders to make Ramadan a season of measurable positive impact in people’s lives.
The charge was delivered during a Ramadan lecture and free food package distribution organised by Hon. Lukman Atobatele in Abeokuta, where beneficiaries included both Muslims and Christians in a deliberate show of inclusiveness.
Speaking at the event, Abdullatif emphasised that Ramadan should go beyond ritual observance to practical investment in humanity.
He urged attendees to examine their personal contributions to society and to ensure their faith translates into tangible acts of service.
“This message is about how we can invest in people’s lives. Allah commanded us human beings, especially Muslims, to invest in people’s lives. Let Allah’s message go to people through your hands. It is not how far, but how well.
“Reset your mind. Ask yourself, how many people are thanking you today for what you brought for them yesterday? If no one has thanked you today for what you have done for them yesterday, know that you have not done anything. Everything we have in this life, one day we will leave it.
“One day we will leave this earth, and what will remain is what we have put in people’s life. You should be able to say tomorrow that I am able to do this, I am able to do that for people. Especially politicians, you should be able to say you have truly impacted the lives of people positively.”
In his address, Hon. Lukman Atobatele echoed the call for reflection and compassion, describing Ramadan as a period that demands moral renewal and unity across religious lines.
He noted that the distribution of food items was intentionally extended to members of the Christian community to reinforce peaceful coexistence.
“Let’s reflect on our values and actions. Let’s strive to be better and more compassionate, and more compassionate. Let’s make Ramadan a month of truth, forgiveness, and mercy. You can see that there are some Christians among us.
“We decided to pick some members of the Christian communities to come and enjoy these palliatives so it will not be restricted to only Muslims. I want to welcome everybody to this event, and I want you all to imbibe whatever you are going to be taught here today.”
The event blended spiritual exhortation with practical support, as food packages were distributed to residents amid prayers and calls for peaceful coexistence.
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