Our Reporter
The 2026 edition of the annual Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru Ramadan Lecture Series across the 16 LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos East Senatorial District has officially commenced, beginning with spiritually uplifting gatherings in Kosofe LGA and Ikorodu West LCDA.
The well-attended lecture series kicked off at Araromi Central Mosque, Gbagada, Lagos, on Wednesday, before moving to Ebute Iga Central Mosque, Ebute, Ikorodu West LCDA, on Thursday.
In both locations, members of the Muslim Ummah gathered in large numbers for soul-refreshing tafsir sessions, marking the continuation of a programme that has become a significant feature of Ramadan in Lagos East since 2025.
Convened in Kosofe under the leadership of the Chief Imam, Sheikh Modiu Olundegun, the lecture brought together notable Islamic clerics, guest lecturers, political and community leaders, and the muslim faithful. The theme of the lecture, “Obedience to Authority and Respect for All Faiths,” resonated deeply with attendees, particularly within the context of the holy month of Ramadan.
The central message emphasised the importance of obedience to both spiritual and civic authority, while also promoting peaceful coexistence and interfaith harmony.
Speakers underscored that Ramadan is not only a period of fasting and devotion but also a time for moral reflection and recommitment to values that strengthen society.
“When leadership, whether spiritual or civic, is respected and promotes a culture of love and mutual regard, it creates a stable foundation for everyone to thrive regardless of personal creed,” the guest lecturer stressed, urging Muslims to embody discipline, tolerance, and responsibility in their daily conduct.
The train moved to Ikorodu West LCDA on Thursday, the Muslim Ummah at the Araromi Central Mosque, Ebute Iga Central Mosque turned out enthusiastically for the tafsir session.
Leading other eminent clerics was the Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, His Eminence, Sheikh Seifudeen Ayinla Ademoritan Olowooribi and Fadhilat Sheikh Alhaji Mushafau Folorunsho Aridegbe Kosoko, alongside other Islamic scholars, delivered profound reflections aligned with the theme.
The atmosphere at Araromi Central Mosque was equally marked by reverence and attentiveness as participants engaged deeply with the teachings. Attendees described the lecture as timely, noting that the emphasis on unity and respect is particularly crucial in a diverse country like Nigeria.
At Ikorodu West, members of the Muslim Ummah openly commended Senator Abiru, who holds the revered title of Ekerin Adinni of Ikorodu Central Mosque, for sustaining what many described as a laudable and unifying initiative.
Speakers acknowledged that the annual lecture series has grown into a vital platform that brings Muslims across Lagos East together for spiritually enriching discourse during Ramadan.
Representing the senator at the event were members of his team led by Alhaji Musiliu Sulaimon (Ola 4) and Alhaja Sherifat Abiodun Ogunniyi, who joined the faithful for the tafsir sessions. Their presence underscored the senator’s continued connection with grassroots communities across the district.
In keeping with the spirit of Ramadan, support was also provided for fasting Muslims who attended the lecture series, further demonstrating the programme’s combination of spiritual engagement and social responsibility. Attendees expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as reflective of the compassion and generosity that define the holy month.
