Igbomina Leaders Unite in Prayer, Urge Political Candidates to Prioritise Community Development

Igbomina Youth Assembly has brought together Christian and Muslim leaders, community stakeholders and members of the Igbomina community for an interfaith prayer gathering aimed at promoting unity, peace and development across Igbomina land.

The event, held at Igbomina House in Ganmo, also featured the presentation of an Igbomina logo statue to Sir Chief Bisi Fakayode, National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, in recognition of his leadership and the contributions of his administration to the community.

The programme was organised by the National Executive Council and members of the Igbomina Youth Assembly under the leadership of Comrade Kehinde Oyinloye, in collaboration with Christian and Muslim religious leaders.

The gathering provided an opportunity for participants to offer prayers of thanksgiving to God for His protection, wisdom and grace upon Chief Fakayode and his cabinet, while reflecting on their efforts towards strengthening unity and advancing the interests of Igbomina land.

Speaking at the event, the President of the Igbomina Youth Assembly, Comrade Kehinde Oyinloye, highlighted some of the achievements and positive contributions of the current National Executive of Omo Ibile Igbomina.

He explained that the administration's efforts towards the unity, progress and development of Igbomina land informed the decision to honour Chief Fakayode with the presentation of the logo statue.

According to him, the recognition was a way of appreciating purposeful leadership and encouraging the continuation of initiatives that promote the collective interests of the Igbomina people.

Special prayers were also offered for all political candidates of Igbomina origin, with participants seeking divine guidance, wisdom and success in their political pursuits.

Speaking during the programme, Chief Fakayode challenged political candidates from Igbomina land to place the interests of the community at the centre of their political agendas.

He stressed that political leadership should go beyond the pursuit of elective positions, urging candidates to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the people and ensure that their eventual emergence into public office translates into meaningful development for Igbomina land.

The Omo Ibile Igbomina president also acknowledged the contributions of Christian and Muslim leaders across the community, recognising their roles in promoting peaceful coexistence and fostering unity among the people.

He equally appreciated the contributions of past presidents of Omo Ibile Igbomina, recognising the role their service and leadership had played in the growth of the organisation.

The presentation of the Igbomina logo statue added symbolic significance to the gathering, reinforcing the importance of shared heritage, collective responsibility and sustained commitment to the progress of the community.

The event however made a renewed call for unity among religious leaders, youths, political actors and other stakeholders to work together towards a more peaceful, united and prosperous Igbomina land.