By Olubunmi Agboola

An Islamic Scholar, Ustaz Taoreed Kamordeen says muslim faithful must have self-restraint and empathy to foster a more tolerant society.

Ustaz Kamordeen made the call while delivering the 2026 Ramadan Lecture of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FRCN Ibadan Chapel, held at Studio One, Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan.

The Guest Lecturer noted that the Ramadan fast goes beyond abstaining from food, stressing that adherents must demonstrate love and compassion towards one another during the holy month and beyond.

In an address of welcome, Chairman, NUJ, FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo, described the Ramadan lecture as a significant programme that should be sustained, to promote development within the chapel.

Mr Banjo urged members to embrace religious tolerance and demonstrate mutual love, irrespective of ethnicity or gender, expressing optimism that the lecture would broaden their knowledge.

In a remark, the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Olufemi Fulani, stressed that love and dedication to duty are essential for the development of any community, organisation and the nation at large.

Mr Fulani also commended the NUJ, FRCN Ibadan Chapel Executive for organising the second Ramadan lecture, noting that it provides a platform for like-minded individuals to share ideas and gain knowledge.

Highlight of the event was the recitation of the Qur’an by an Islamic Pupil, Abdurahman Adetunji.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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