The Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), Alhaji Farouk Akintunde, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah across Ogun State and Nigeria at large as they celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitri.
In a statement released on Thursday, Akintunde congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, describing the period as one marked by deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice, discipline, and acts of charity.
He noted that Eid-el-Fitri is not only a time of celebration but also an opportunity to reinforce the values of peace, unity, and compassion that Islam teaches. According to him, these virtues are essential for fostering harmony and sustainable development within communities.
“On behalf of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority, I felicitate with all Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri. May this celebration bring renewed hope, peace, and prosperity to our dear state and the nation as a whole,” Akintunde said.
The OGWAMA boss further called on residents of Ogun State to embrace cleanliness during and after the festivities, emphasizing the importance of proper waste disposal in maintaining a healthy environment. He urged citizens to collaborate with waste management authorities by adhering to sanitation guidelines, especially during the festive period when waste generation typically increases.
Akintunde reaffirmed the commitment of OGWAMA to ensuring a cleaner and healthier Ogun State, adding that the agency remains dedicated to improving waste management systems and promoting environmental sustainability.
He also encouraged residents to sustain the spirit of Ramadan by continuing acts of kindness, generosity, and peaceful coexistence with one another, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences.
“As we celebrate, let us remember the lessons of Ramadan and work together to build a cleaner, safer, and more united Ogun State,” he added.
Eid-el-Fitri marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide with prayers, feasting, and acts of charity.
The message by Akintunde has been widely received as a call not only for celebration but also for collective responsibility toward environmental cleanliness and social harmony across the state.
