Nigeria in better Hands, a greater future for all says APC South West organising Secretary......... Lateef Ibirogba

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

As Muslims all over the World celebrate the Eid-el Fitri celebration signifying the end of the 30days fasting, prayers were offered at various praying grounds.

The APC South West Organising Secretary Honourable Lateef Ibirogba joined hundreds of worshippers at the praying ground field at Lateef Ibirogba close, in Alàgbado area to offer supplications to Allah for his mercy, love, protection.

Speaking to ForumNews Editor in Chief, Afolabi Oyekunle, Honourable Lateef Ibirogba called on Muslims to continue to have faith in Allah and all the Prophets and show love to humankind.

He said Muslims should continue to learn from the lessons of the Ramadan which teaches love to humankind, perseverance, endurance and dedication to Allah.

Honourable Lateef Ibirogba dressed in white with red cap at the praying ground

Honourable Lateef Ibirogba used the occasion to call on Nigerians to continue to support the government of President Bola Tinubu as the President programmes and actions are meant to revamp the economy, better the lots of the people and reposition Nigeria to greater heights.

The APC Organising Secretary said recent developments have shown that better days are ahead with the Naira gaining again the Dollar and other currencies.

He said the economy prospects show that the country is in better Hands with President Bola Tinubu.

Honourable Lateef Ibirogba said the people should also do their parts calling on the people to stop hoarding and inflating their products.

Honourable Ibirogba said President Bola Tinubu loves the country and is determined to improve the lots of the people.

After the service, the wife of Honourable Lateef Ibirogba. Mrs Ibirogba and her household distributed well packaged foods to most of the worshippers.

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