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[FILES] Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-olu. Photo; TWITTER/JOKESANWOOLULagos State first lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, urged parents and guardians to keep a close tab on activities of their children and wards and be more security conscious, in view of recent developments in the country.
Speaking at a special Eid-El-Fitr celebration organised by the state government to officially mark the end of Ramadan, held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu said it was important for parents, especially women, to talk to their children and also intensify prayers for the peace and development of Nigeria. x
According to her: “Lagos, as we all know, is a lovely and loving place to be. We accommodate all the different tribes and ethnic groups. We thank God that this month of Ramadan has been a period where we can look inward, pray more; be more of our brothers’ keepers and take care of one another.
At the Ikoyi Vaults and Garden, several Islamic scholars offered special prayers for the deceased.
The Mufasir of Lagos Central Mosque, Alhaji Shakirudeen Abdulgaffar, who represented the Chief Imam, Sheikh Sulaimon Abu-Nolla, led the prayers.
Other Islamic clerics in attendance were the National Missioner and Chief Imam of Ansarudeen Society, Imam Abdulrahman Ahmad, Sheikh Abdullateef Ayinla, Sheikh Sulaiman Onikijipa, among others.
The body of the late politician and elder statesman was laid to rest at around 6 pm.
‘Death, means to another end’
The representative of the Chief Imam in a short sermon before the body was interred, described death as the means to another end and asked every living being to be conscious of the last day.