As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, the Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and an executive board member of the Nigeria Football Association, extends his warm wishes to the sports fraternity and the entire nation.
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In a statement, Majekodunmi said, “Ramadan is a time of blessing and it is a special month in which God hears our prayer and directs our part during the fasting. So I use this period to welcome the month of Ramadan and congratulate all our Muslim brothers and sisters in the sports fraternity and the entire Ogun state and Nigeria.”
Majekodunmi’s message comes at a time when sports events continue amidst the observance of the holy month. He expressed optimism about the future of sports in the state and the country, saying, “I’m saying that God will answer our prayer, our sport will be good and it is a thing of great joy that Allah kept us alive.”
He also had a special message for athletes observing Ramadan. He advised them to monitor their health and be guided all the time. “Do the right thing at the right time,” he added, emphasizing the importance of discipline and commitment, both in sports and in observing the holy month.
Majekodunmi’s message underscores the intersection of faith and sports, highlighting the role of spiritual observances like Ramadan in shaping athletes’ discipline and resilience. His words serve as a reminder of the unity and shared values within the sports community during this holy month.
As Ramadan begins, Majekodunmi’s message of unity, discipline, and optimism resonates with athletes and sports enthusiasts across Ogun State and Nigeria, reinforcing the spirit of the holy month in the world of sports.
