The founder and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen in Islam, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke was on Saturday honoured by members of Oyo State Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists to reciprocate his kind gestures to them.
Prof. Olagoke celebrated his 65th birthday with series of activities including commissioning of Shafaudeen National Headquarters Mosque, laying foundation for Shafaudeen Group of School and Medical Center as well as pure water factory projects.
The program was held at Shafautedo, Omi-Adio, Apata, Ibadan.
While presenting the award of honour to Olagoke who is also the Patron of the Chapel, Chairman, Mr. Oluseye Ojo, said the award is to show appreciation to his many gestures.
Oluseye stated that Olagoke has contributed immensely to the development of the Chapel, noted that he deserved to be celebrated.
The Islamic cleric, in his response, appreciated the entire members of the Chapel for the honour, he also promised his unflinching support for the development of the journalists, not only in the Chapel but the state in general.
“These are posers for me and you on my birthday as I am moving towards the decay region of life, National rebirth therefore, since no religion teaches evil, is an antidote to National upheaval,” Olagoke said.
Earlier in his lecture at the event, Prof. Olagoke said Islam as a religion is for system-environment synergy with focus on people’s wellness and national development through the culture of patriotism, dignity of labour, good governance sincerity of purpose, transparency and accountability.
The cleric maintained that these are the principles leaders should adopt to gain people’s trust.
The event was graced by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheik AdbulGaniy Agbotomokekere and all members of Shafaudeen in Islam both home and abroad and others.
