Renowned philanthropist, Hon Opeyemi David-Falegan has distributed food items to about 1,000 residents of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital in the spirit of Ramadan.
The founder of Opeyemi David Falegan Foundation while distributing the items to the beneficiaries underscored the importance of giving stressing that don’t ‘ to give to get , give to inspire”
He urged well-meaning Nigerians to help the needy during and after the holy month of Ramadan.
Falegan admonished Nigerians to always give freely to the needy. 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.
Falegan also charged Nigerians on the need to be kind to one another and desist from wicked ways.
He used the occasion to admonished the Muslim faithful to always use their wealth and positions to positively impact the people around them during and after the Ramadan fast.
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.
“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.
“Ramadan is a time for reflection, it is beyond fasting, and time to deepen our connection with God and serve humanity.
“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.”