LASG TO HOST MUSLIMS DURING EID-IL- FITRI CELEBRATIONS
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a programme of events to celebrate Eid-il-Fitri with all Muslim faithful by hosting all adherents to a get-together in designated centres across the 20 Local Governments of the State.
The event, tentatively scheduled for Sunday 25th June 2017, subject to sighting of the moon signalling the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will commence from 11am till 2pm at the underlisted centres across the State:
- Agege Stadium, Stadium Complex, Agege LG
- Ago Hausa, Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun LG
- Abesan Mini Stadium, Abesan Estate, Mosan–Okunola, Alimosho LG
- FHA Field, 23 Road, Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin LG
- United Christian Secondary School, Apapa Water Works, off Liverpool, Apapa LG
- VIP Chalet Badagry/Ascon Road, Badagry, LG
- Marina Waterfront, Oju Alaro, Epe LG
- Ruby Gardens, Tisco Bus stop, Eti-Osa LG
- Iberekodo Primary School, Ibeju Lekki LG
- Ifako-Ijaiye Mini Stadium, beside Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital Ifako Ijaiye LG
- Sky Power Ground, beside Arc. Bishop Vanning GRA, Ikeja LG
- Ikorodu Ferry Terminal, Ikorodu LG
- Emmanuel High Primary Sch., Emmanuel High Street, Off Ogudu Road, Ojota, Kosofe LG
- 64 Freeman Street, Lagos Island LG
- Evans Square, Carter/Simpson Street, Ebute-Metta, Lagos Mainland LG
- NITEL Playing Ground, Agege Motor Road, Cappa, Mushin LG
- Ojo Local Govt. Secretariat, Olojo Drive, Ojo Town, Ojo LG
- Oshodi-Isolo Local Govt. premises, Oshodi LG
- Angus Memorial, opposite Army Barracks, Morrocco Road, Somolu LG
- National Stadium Open Space, Surulere, Surulere LG.
While extending Special Greetings to fasting Muslims, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode enjoined them to use the occasion of Ramadan to intensify their prayers for sustenance of the peaceful co-existence and religious harmony that exists in the State.
Governor Ambode restated his commitment to the inclusive governance policy that ensures wide participation of all residents in the affairs of the State, irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliations.
He urged all residents to celebrate the end of Ramadan with other faiths to strengthen the unity and cordiality in Lagos State.