… Mayor Dele Oshinowo’s Foundation Provides Health Scheme for 200 Residents

The Abdulwahid Islamic Foundation has successfully hosted its 7th Annual Ramadan Programme in Lagos, attracting Islamic scholars, community leaders and residents for spiritual reflection and dialogue on societal development.

The programme, themed “Leaving a Legacy: Family and Community Impact,” centred on the responsibility of individuals—particularly leaders—to build enduring values that positively influence families and communities. The well-attended gathering provided an avenue for spiritual renewal and guidance during the holy month of Ramadan.

Delivering the keynote address, Sheikh Ibrahim Kajola described leadership as a sacred trust bestowed by Allah, emphasising that every leader would ultimately give account of their stewardship.
“Leadership is a trust from Allah, and every leader will return to give account of that trust,” Kajola stated.

He likened leadership to shepherding, explaining that just as a shepherd must account for every sheep under his care, leaders are accountable for those placed in their charge. According to him, the ideas and actions leaders pursue today will determine the legacy they leave behind.

“Whatever leaders conceive and pursue today will determine the legacy they leave behind,” he added.

Kajola urged leaders, regardless of faith, to fear Allah and prioritise justice, fairness and service to humanity. He further described Ramadan as a sacred month that offers Muslims the opportunity for spiritual renewal, deeper devotion and reflection on their responsibilities to God and society.
“Ramadan should inspire both leaders and followers to reflect on their responsibilities to God and society,” he said.

The foundation’s Chief Imam, Alhaji Ridwam Abdullahi, stressed that lasting legacy begins with strong family values. He noted that building a responsible society starts from the home.

“Choosing a spouse carefully lays a solid foundation for raising responsible and God-fearing children,” Abdullahi said.

He also advocated combining Islamic and Western education to nurture balanced individuals with moral strength and social awareness.

In his remarks, the organiser of the programme, Mr Abdulwahid Odunuga, described Ramadan as a season for planting seeds that will yield rewards both in this world and in the hereafter.
“The seeds we sow today determine what we shall reap in the hereafter,” Odunuga said.

He encouraged Nigerians to plant good seeds through integrity, compassion and service that would positively impact families and communities beyond their lifetime.

Also speaking at the event, Mayor Dele Oshinowo, former Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, highlighted the importance of active community engagement in national development.

He called on citizens to take civic responsibilities seriously, including participation in elections to ensure accountable leadership.

In addition to his remarks, Mayor Oshinowo, through his foundation, provided a health scheme for 200 residents during the programme. The initiative offered access to essential healthcare support, further reinforcing the event’s theme of leaving a lasting impact on families and the wider community.

Oshinowo noted that collective effort remains vital in tackling infrastructural and social challenges, stressing that meaningful development requires collaboration between leaders and the people.