The Chairman, Epe Local Government Area Council of Lagos state, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has urged Muslims to “practice the noble and shining virtues of the Prophet Muhammad,” saying that “the best way to honour him is to follow his good examples.”

In her goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of Maulud to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, the council Boss explained that “the prophet became famous for his life of humility, justice and fairness.”

According to Princess Animashaun, in a press statement signed by the council Chairperson, and made available to newsmen, stated that “the Prophet attracted people to Islam through personal examples of honesty, trustworthiness, justice, patience and tolerance.”

She explained that the Prophet demonstrated “a remarkable life of patience under provocation and honoured treaties with non-Muslims for peaceful coexistence.” 

Princess Animashaun added that “honesty was one of Muhammad’s greatest virtues and every good Muslim should follow his examples.” 

The Chairperson used the occasion to call on all Epe residents and Lagosians to join the government in on-going efforts to develop the state; to increase their respect for women, children and the less able; and to show love and understanding for one another.

She also urged politicians and their followers, to avoid using expletives, derogatory and cuss words, and to avoid the unwanted culture of demeaning and humiliating opponents in the name of politics.

The Chairperson promised the people of Epe division to make the town more attractive than it was before, so as to become a town of commercial hub of the Lagos state.