By Francis Adewumi
In his bid to give support to the needy, a well known philanthropist and the Founder of Opeyemi David Falegan Foundation, Hon. Opeyemi David Falegan has distributed food items to about 1,000 residents of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital.
Speaking during the distribution of the food items, the philanthropist’s Media Aide, Comrade Adewumi Francis urged well-meaning Nigerians to help the needy during and after the holy month of Ramadan.
He said this on Thursday during the distribution of the food items in Ado Ekiti
Falegan urged the Muslim faithful to use their wealth and positions to positively impact the people around them during and after the Ramadan fasting.
The Philanthropist added that Ramadan is a time for reflection adding that it is beyond fasting but a time to deepen connection with God and as well serve humanity.
He said, “Ramadan is a time for reflection, it is beyond fasting, and time to deepen our connection with God and serve humanity.
“May I use this opportunity to appeal to our people to wake up from our comfort zones and join the task of helping others.
“Don’t give to get, give to inspire”. I am appealing to every one of us to make a paradigm shift by adopting a selfless approach in our giving attitude,”he advised.
He said, “Ramadan is a time for reflection, it is beyond fasting, and time to deepen our connection with God and serve humanity.
Falegan admonished Nigerians to always give freely to the needy.
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He maintained that giving to the needy should not be limited to the Ramadan period or close relations alone adding that people should imbibe the spirit of giving instead of being a receiver at all times.
He charged Nigerians on the need to be kind to one another and desist from wicked ways.
“As we receive mercy from God we should be kind by giving to the needy in our environment, while we should also strive to be a giver too and not a receiver at all times.
“We should all embrace Godly ways of living and desist from wicked ways in life as there is reward for good deeds.”
Falegan added that the foundation does not care for Muslims alone but also for non-Muslims since it’s the same God that created everybody.