Religion

Don Calls on Religious Leaders to Save Society from Moral Degeneracy

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For society to emerge out of the descent into degeneracy, religious leaders must teach adherents the essence of a righteous lifestyle and submission to God.

This was the submission of a guest lecturer, Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji at the 29th annual Ramadan lecture organized by the University of Ibadan Muslim Community.

Professor Adedimeji explained that if righteousness, peace and love were implemented in daily lives, the world would be a beautiful place for everyone.

He noted that the prevalence of moral decadence in the society which had resulted in all forms of atrocities had made life extremely difficult for humans.

Professor Adedimeji, however, advised members of the public and world leaders to retrace their steps back to the teachings of God and total submission to the will of God.

He further called on religious leaders to do more in teaching their followers the essence of love as exemplified by Prophet Muhammed.

Earlier in an address, the chairman on the occasion, a former governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Dr Yunus Akintunde said there was the need for people to give value to life more than worldly affairs.

Also speaking, the President University of Ibadan Muslim Community, Professor Musiliu Onilude encouraged Muslims to always be an ambassador of peace.

Dignitaries present at the event included the wife of Oyo State Deputy Governor, Professor Hamdalat Olaniyan, Oyo State Commissioner for Budget and Economy Planning, Professor Musbaudeen Babatunde and a recipient of an order of British Empire Award, Professor Daud Noibi among others.

 Tawakalit Ibrahim

Lifestyle

Family, Friends Celebrate Professor Morufat Balogun

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Stakeholders in the education sector have stressed the need to pay proper attention to the education of the girl-child.

They stated this at a lecture to mark the elevation of a lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Morufat Balogun, to the rank of Professor of Genetics in Ibadan.

One of them who is a lecturer at the Lagos State University, LASU, Dr Khadijat Shobowale who said education was pivotal to any nation’s development, noted that there have been societal and cultural inhibitions to the education of the girl-child.

In another presentation, Professor Afis Oladosu of the University of Ibadan said gone are the days when women were relegated to the background, hence the need to invest in them.

Chairman on the occasion, who is also the Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede said it was important to educate the girl-child to enable her to attain the best positions in life.

A cross-section of people who gathered to celebrate Professor Morufat Balogun

The wife of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Professor Hamdalat Olaniyan described Professor Balogun as a woman of substance and with a large heart.

Husband of the celebrant who is currently the spokesperson of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM said couples need to be supportive of each other to achieve the best in life.

The celebrant, Professor Morufat Balogun while appreciating the guests urged them to be supportive of their family members in all their endeavours in life.

The event was attended by family, friends, and stakeholders in the education sector.

Lilian Ibomor