Hijrah 1445: Happy Celebrations – Barr Akeem Agbaje Greets Muslim Faithful
Hijrah 1445: Happy Celebrations – Barr Akeem Agbaje Greets Muslim Faithful.
Barrister Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), in Oyo-State, has felicitated with Muslims on the commencement and celebration of Hijri Islamic New Year-2023.
The legal Luminary, Barr Agbaje, while congratulating the faithful, urged Nigerians to reflect on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina which are sacrifice, perseverance, resilience, piety among others.
The 2023 gubernatorial aspirant, Barr Agbaje encouraged all Muslims to use this new Muharram festive period to pray for the peace, progress and stability of Oyo-State and Nigeria, at large.
“I urge all Muslim faithful and Nigerians, generally, to continue to foster love, peace and unity among each other.
”Let’s all shun all acts that are capable of undermining the oneness, unity and progress of Nigeria. Let’s see ourselves as brothers and sisters that have common destiny as we are all members of human race”, Agbaje encouraged.
“To all our Muslim brothers and sisters in Oyo-State and Nigeria at large, as the Muharram comes again, I’m sending you all my love and prayers. May Allah protect you from every trouble. – Happy Islamic New Year 2023!“. The notable philanthropist, Agbaje added.
Barr Agbaje used the avenue to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all Nigerian leaders for God’s guidance and protection.
In the Islamic tradition, Hijrah, (Arabic: “Migration” or “Emigration”) also spelled Hejira or Hijra, Latin Hegira, refers to the Prophet Muhammad’s migration (622 ce) from Mecca to Yathrib (Medina).
Today, July 19, 2023 in Gregorian Calendar is First Muharram 1445AH.
Barrister Akeem Agbaje, a legal luminary and illustrious son of Ibadan land, hailed from a family of many firsts; Late Dr. Anthony Saka Agbaje, the first medical doctor of Ibadan origin, Late Chief Abdul Mojeed Folarin Agbaje, the first lawyer of Ibadan Origin; and Late Hon. Justice Abdul Ganiyu Agbaje JSC, the first Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria of Ibadan origin.
Barr. Akeem is a progeny of the Legendary Agbaje Salami L’Ayeye. The Great Agbaje Salami was an earlier Ibadan billionaire, first generation Nigerian politician, influential statesman and notable philanthropist, who immensely contributed his own quota to the sociocultural, socioreligious and sociopolitical advancements and progress of Ibadan Land and its environs.
