Governor Biodun Oyebanji has assured Muslims in Ekiti State of effective and adequate representation in his administration with a promise to consult with Muslim leaders before appointing anyone of them to positions.
The governor made the assertion during a courtesy visit by leaders of the Ekiti Muslim Community, saying that he would ensure that only “true Muslims” were appointed into his cabinet as requested.
He also expressed his appreciation to the Muslim community in the state for standing by him during the governorship election where he said they mobilised massive votes for him.
He assured them that he would not disappoint them or take the confidence reposed in him for granted.
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Governor Oyebanji, who stated that the appointment of Dr Habibat Adubiaro was a decision in the right direction, affirmed that Muslims could be trusted with positions of authority as a good number of them exhibit a high level of hard work, commitment and integrity.
Earlier in his speech, the President General, League of Imams and Alfas, South West zone, Sheik Jamiu Kewulere, the President, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Afolabi Bakare reiterated the commitment of Ekiti Muslims to the success of the administration in the state, stressing the importance of good governance to the overall best interest of the people.
They also called for the resuscitation of Islamic and Arabic studies as well as the reintroduction of the use of hijab in secondary schools.
