MAT 2027 Hosts Grand Ramadan Lecture, Qur’anic Competition,

MAT 2027 organised a Ramadan lecture, special prayers, and a Qur’anic competition in Epe.
Five secondary schools participated, with scholarship and cash prizes awarded to winners.
Over 1,000 bags of rice

The Mustain Abiodun Tobun 2027 Team (MAT 2027) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, convened a large gathering of constituents at the Constituency Office of Hon. Abiodun Mustain Tobun, member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, for an elaborate Ramadan Lecture and Qur’anic Competition in Epe.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the spiritually enriching programme featured a public lecture, a special prayer session for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), a Qur’anic quiz and competition, scholarship awards, and the distribution of 1,000 bags of 5kg rice alongside Iftar packages to constituents.

Prominent Islamic scholars and leaders graced the occasion, including the Guest Lecturer, Sheikh Abdur Raheem Abdullahi Salaty (Albaarizy); the President-General, League of Imams and Alfas and Grand Chief Imam of Epe Division, Sheikh Abiola AbdulRahman Sadallah; the Chief Imam of Epe Land, Sheikh Oriyomi AbdulKabir Shamura; and the Founder of More Blessings Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Akanni Ijaodola Ubaidalla Moreblessing, among others.

In their separate remarks, the clerics commended Hon. Tobun for his consistent contributions to the development of Epe and the advancement of Islam.

They offered fervent prayers for Nigeria, Lagos State, Epe Division, and the lawmaker, who also serves as the Balogun of Epe Land. The special prayer session for President Tinubu sought divine guidance, wisdom, and success in leading the nation.

The prayers were led by Sheikh Idris Hubaydullah (More Blessings), while Sheikh Ayinla AbdulKabir and Sheikh Sa’adallah AbdulRahmon also addressed the gathering.

Delivering the Ramadan lecture, Sheikh Salaty emphasized the importance of genuine love, unity, and contentment among Muslims.
“It is only time that is causing difference.

If you have not made it today, that doesn’t mean you won’t eventually make it in life; just make sure you do not hate those that are making it to the top and stop thinking that they are living large on your destiny,” he stated.

He further stressed the need for service and compassion, noting that positions of authority are opportunities to uplift the less privileged.

The Director-General of the MAT2027 Team, Alhaji Rabiu Quadri Olamilekan, alongside Chief Jelili, the Desa of Onasa, welcomed dignitaries, party leaders, members of the Epe Local Government Executive and Legislative Councils, market men and women, artisans, the Oloja-in-Council, Olorituns, and other respected guests.

A major highlight of the event was the Qur’anic Competition involving five secondary schools across Epe. Army Children High School emerged first, winning ₦100,000 and a certificate.

Epe Girls High School secured second place with ₦75,000 and a certificate, while Odo-Obara High School finished third with ₦50,000.

Epe Grammar School and Ogunmodede College clinched fourth and fifth positions, receiving ₦25,000 and ₦20,000 respectively, alongside certificates.

The competition was moderated by the Chief Imam of Ansaarudeen, Sheikh Sulaimon Zakariyyah, and all contestants received participation awards.

In a heartwarming gesture, Hon. Tobun announced a scholarship for Azeez Sofiat Taiwo of Epe Girls High School, the only female contestant, in recognition of her exceptional performance in Qur’anic recitation.

The programme climaxed with the distribution of 1,000 bags of 5kg rice and Iftar packages to thousands of constituents, providing much-needed relief during the holy month of Ramadan.

Hon. Tobun expressed deep appreciation to all attendees and reaffirmed his commitment to the spiritual, educational, and socio-economic development of Epe Constituency I, describing the initiative as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community bonds and promote the true essence of Ramadan.