CITIZENS COMPASS–Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, yesterday, turbaned and installed the new Chief Imam of Ijebu-Igbo in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state, Sheikh Quasim Badejo.
The Governor, tasked religious leaders on peaceful co-existence among the adherents of different religions in the state.
The event was held at the playground of the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo palace.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Governor Abiodun assured that his administration was poised to work with religious stakeholders towards promoting peace and tranquility, as well as consolidating the government’s achievements across the nooks and crannies of the state, since meaningful development could only be sustained in a conducive atmosphere.
He charged the newly installed Chief Imam to use his position to promote peaceful co-existence among other religions.
The governor felicitated with the Islamic cleric, saying his position was significant, as his conduct and disposition were capable of influencing the people positively or otherwise.
“I want to encourage you to use your office as the Chief Imam to inculcate in the people moral values and engender oneness among the people of Ijebu-Igbo and its environs, irrespective of religious affiliations,” he said.
Also speaking, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, while giving his royal blessings, expressed confidence that the newly installed Chief Imam would provide mentorship to the followers, promising to give the Imam a brand new car and build a befitting central mosque that would accommodate all the worshippers in Ijebu-North.
In his acceptance speech, Sheikh Badejo thanked Allah for the appointment, pledging to use the position to serve Allah, the Muslim faithful, and the residents of the town.
Citizens Compass gathered that the emergence of the new Chief Imam followed the demise of his predecessor, Alhaji Abdulhakeem Issa(Ekuaniyan), who died on December 31, 2023 and was buried on January 1, 2024.
The new Chief Imam was said to be appointed on January 6, 2024 and was officially turbaned on Sunday.
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From Left Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi; Chief Imam of Ijebu Igbo, Sheikh Quasim Abdulateef Badejo; Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, Ọba Lawrence Adebajo at turbaning and installation ceremony of Sheikh Adebajo at the Orimolusi palace playground, Ijebu Igbo, on Sunday.
