- 2nd Aimasiko Ramadan Lecture held in memory of Late Alhaji Ismail Muse Aimasiko.
- Islamic scholars stress compassion, responsible leadership, and community unity.
- Political leaders, monarchs, and community stakeholders attend the event.
Political leaders, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers and community stakeholders gathered at the Aimasiko Compound in Odo-Mola, Eredo LCDA, on Sunday for the 2nd Aimasiko Ramadan Lecture held in memory of the late Alhaji Ismail Muse Aimasiko.
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Eko Hot Blog reports that the lecture, themed “Compassion in Action During Ramadan: The Leaders and the Followers in Focus,” attracted a large audience of faithful and dignitaries who came together to reflect on the spiritual significance of the holy month and the responsibilities of both leaders and followers in society.
The programme was sponsored by the Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, as part of efforts to promote moral reflection and community unity during Ramadan.
Delivering the first lecture, Prof. Nosirudeen Olajide Onibon, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education, spoke extensively on the importance of compassion in leadership and daily life, especially during the Ramadan period.
Prof. Onibon explained that compassion is one of the fundamental teachings of Islam and should guide the actions of both leaders and followers in society.
“Ramadan teaches us compassion. It teaches us to feel the pain of the hungry, to care for the weak and to extend kindness to everyone around us,” he said.
He noted that leadership without compassion often leads to injustice and division, urging those in positions of authority to lead with empathy and fairness.
According to him, compassion should begin at home, where parents must guide their children with love, discipline and good examples.
“Many homes today are losing their values because parents no longer give adequate attention to their children. Social media and phones have taken control of many homes, leaving little room for proper parental guidance,” he said.
The professor also warned young people against the growing culture of greed and material obsession in society.
“Youths must understand that success is not built on greed, quick wealth or dishonest practices. True success comes from patience, hard work and good character.”
He further urged community leaders and residents to not only read the Holy Qur’an but to deeply understand its teachings and apply them in their daily lives.
“Reading the Qur’an alone is not enough. We must digest it, meditate on it and allow its teachings to guide our actions and decisions.”
Prof. Onibon also called on residents to protect public infrastructure and support developmental efforts within their communities.
“Whenever government brings development into a community, everyone must protect it. When we allow public facilities to be destroyed, we are only setting our country backward.”
The second lecture was delivered by Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, popularly known as Iyepe, who spoke on the vanity of life, reminding attendees that worldly achievements, wealth and influence are temporary.
“Life itself is temporary. Many people chase wealth, power and influence, forgetting that one day we will all return to our Creator. What truly matters is the good we do and the impact we leave behind.”
He urged leaders and followers to remain humble and conscious of their responsibilities to humanity.
“Leadership is a trust, not a privilege for personal gain. When leaders remember the temporary nature of life, they will lead with fairness, justice and compassion.”
The event was attended by several dignitaries including Wale Raji, member representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, and the Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Wale Raji Anomo, alongside other political leaders, monarchs, clerics, women groups and community stakeholders.
The gathering concluded with prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Alhaji Ismail Muse Aimasiko and prayers for peace, unity and development within the community.
