PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebration



Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful.Makinde, who made the remarks on Monday in a statement shared on X, said his administration had resisted attempts to divide the state along religious lines throughout its tenure.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeThe governor said the support of Muslims, Christians, traditional worshippers and people who do not subscribe to any religion had helped preserve peace and unity in the state.“It was my pleasure to meet with our Muslim brothers and sisters to mark Hijrah 1448/2026 on the first day of my annual leave.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“Throughout our time in office, all attempts to divide our dear state along religious lines failed. And this was because of the support from Muslims, Christians, traditional worshippers and those who do not adhere to any faith in Oyo State. We remain eternally grateful for this,” he said.Related News2027: Kwankwaso slams Islamic cleric’s comments, says Kano rejects divisive remarksMuslim World League chief arrives Abuja for interfaith peace conferenceEU denies pulling out of Nigeria’s 2027 election observationOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeMakinde, whose tenure as governor is due to end in 2027, described the celebration as his final Hijrah observance in office.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeHe wished residents a prosperous and peaceful Islamic year, while praying that the administration that succeeds his government would preserve peace and prioritise the welfare of the people.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“As this is my last Hijrah celebration as governor, I wished everyone a prosperous and peaceful year.“I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. Makinde, who made the remarks on Monday in a statement shared on X, said his administration had resisted attempts to divide the state along religious lines throughout its tenure.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeThe governor said the support of Muslims, Christians, traditional worshippers and people who do not subscribe to any religion had helped preserve peace and unity in the state.“It was my pleasure to meet with our Muslim brothers and sisters to mark Hijrah 1448/2026 on the first day of my annual leave.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“Throughout our time in office, all attempts to divide our dear state along religious lines failed. And this was because of the support from Muslims, Christians, traditional worshippers and those who do not adhere to any faith in Oyo State. We remain eternally grateful for this,” he said.Related News2027: Kwankwaso slams Islamic cleric’s comments, says Kano rejects divisive remarksMuslim World League chief arrives Abuja for interfaith peace conferenceEU denies pulling out of Nigeria’s 2027 election observationOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeMakinde, whose tenure as governor is due to end in 2027, described the celebration as his final Hijrah observance in office.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeHe wished residents a prosperous and peaceful Islamic year, while praying that the administration that succeeds his government would preserve peace and prioritise the welfare of the people.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“As this is my last Hijrah celebration as governor, I wished everyone a prosperous and peaceful year.“I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. The governor said the support of Muslims, Christians, traditional worshippers and people who do not subscribe to any religion had helped preserve peace and unity in the state.“It was my pleasure to meet with our Muslim brothers and sisters to mark Hijrah 1448/2026 on the first day of my annual leave.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“Throughout our time in office, all attempts to divide our dear state along religious lines failed. And this was because of the support from Muslims, Christians, traditional worshippers and those who do not adhere to any faith in Oyo State. We remain eternally grateful for this,” he said.Related News2027: Kwankwaso slams Islamic cleric’s comments, says Kano rejects divisive remarksMuslim World League chief arrives Abuja for interfaith peace conferenceEU denies pulling out of Nigeria’s 2027 election observationOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeMakinde, whose tenure as governor is due to end in 2027, described the celebration as his final Hijrah observance in office.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeHe wished residents a prosperous and peaceful Islamic year, while praying that the administration that succeeds his government would preserve peace and prioritise the welfare of the people.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“As this is my last Hijrah celebration as governor, I wished everyone a prosperous and peaceful year.“I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. “It was my pleasure to meet with our Muslim brothers and sisters to mark Hijrah 1448/2026 on the first day of my annual leave.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“Throughout our time in office, all attempts to divide our dear state along religious lines failed. And this was because of the support from Muslims, Christians, traditional worshippers and those who do not adhere to any faith in Oyo State. We remain eternally grateful for this,” he said.Related News2027: Kwankwaso slams Islamic cleric’s comments, says Kano rejects divisive remarksMuslim World League chief arrives Abuja for interfaith peace conferenceEU denies pulling out of Nigeria’s 2027 election observationOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeMakinde, whose tenure as governor is due to end in 2027, described the celebration as his final Hijrah observance in office.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeHe wished residents a prosperous and peaceful Islamic year, while praying that the administration that succeeds his government would preserve peace and prioritise the welfare of the people.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“As this is my last Hijrah celebration as governor, I wished everyone a prosperous and peaceful year.“I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. “Throughout our time in office, all attempts to divide our dear state along religious lines failed. And this was because of the support from Muslims, Christians, traditional worshippers and those who do not adhere to any faith in Oyo State. We remain eternally grateful for this,” he said.Related News2027: Kwankwaso slams Islamic cleric’s comments, says Kano rejects divisive remarksMuslim World League chief arrives Abuja for interfaith peace conferenceEU denies pulling out of Nigeria’s 2027 election observationOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeMakinde, whose tenure as governor is due to end in 2027, described the celebration as his final Hijrah observance in office.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeHe wished residents a prosperous and peaceful Islamic year, while praying that the administration that succeeds his government would preserve peace and prioritise the welfare of the people.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“As this is my last Hijrah celebration as governor, I wished everyone a prosperous and peaceful year.“I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. Makinde, whose tenure as governor is due to end in 2027, described the celebration as his final Hijrah observance in office.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi MakindeHe wished residents a prosperous and peaceful Islamic year, while praying that the administration that succeeds his government would preserve peace and prioritise the welfare of the people.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“As this is my last Hijrah celebration as governor, I wished everyone a prosperous and peaceful year.“I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. He wished residents a prosperous and peaceful Islamic year, while praying that the administration that succeeds his government would preserve peace and prioritise the welfare of the people.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for continued religious harmony in the state as he marked Hijrah 1448/2026 with Muslim faithful. Credit: X | Seyi Makinde“As this is my last Hijrah celebration as governor, I wished everyone a prosperous and peaceful year.“I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. “As this is my last Hijrah celebration as governor, I wished everyone a prosperous and peaceful year.“I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. “I also prayed that the government which succeeds us will be a peaceful one; a government where decisions will be taken in the best interests of the good people of Oyo State,” he said.PICTORIAL: Religious division failed in Oyo, Makinde says at Hijrah celebrationHijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. Hijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah.