The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on adherents of various religions in Nigeria to embrace peace, emphasizing that they all worship the same God.
Speaking at the 3rd Annual Ramadan Lecture hosted by him in Ibafo, Ogun State, Ajadi urged politicians and political leaders to desist from using religion to sow discord among Nigerians. He noted that both Christians and Muslims, as well as adherents of other faiths, should recognize the unity of their worship of one God, the Creator of heaven and earth.
The Ramadan lecture, themed “Submit Yourself to Whom God Has Shown Mercy”, was delivered by Fodhilat Sheikh Abdul Basit Olanrewaju Katibi Bello, popularly known as Aponle Anobi. The event drew a large audience, including Mrs. Oyindamola Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, Kilamuwaye Badmus, Olowu Kehinde, Alhaji Saoty Arewa, Alhaja Azeezat Otibiya Reign, Tope Indomie, MC Baba Labule, among others.
Ajadi, while reflecting on his personal religious background, called for tolerance among people of different faith, “Ramadan is ongoing, and so is Lent. My father was a Christian and my mother is a Muslim, so I grew up practicing both religions. I attended the mosque with my Muslim family members and later became active in church activities. That is how I realized that we are all worshipping the same God.
“I do not see any reason for conflict between Christianity and Islam. Today, both Muslims and Christians are gathered here, sitting together to serve God. That is the way forward.
“My message to the general public is simple—know the God you are serving. Many people do not truly understand their faith and that is why they are easily misled.
Also, I urge politicians to stop dividing Nigerians along religious lines for selfish reasons. We are all one and with peace in the land, God will restore Nigeria’s lost glories.”
Earlier in his lecture, Sheikh Abdul Basit Katibi Bello emphasized on submission to the will of God, urging both Muslims and Christians to recognize the divine role of almighty allah in people’s successes.
The cleric, further called on all Nigerians to live in unity and see the presence of Almighty Allah in their neighbors, irrespective of religion, stressing that such an approach would bring about a more harmonious society.
“Whenever you see the work of Allah in someone’s life, submit yourself totally to his will. No one achieve anything without the permission of Almighty Allah. Once we internalize this, love and peace will naturally follow,” he said.
