Thanksgiving Prayer Held In Honour Of Tunde Rahman In Iwo, Attendees Laud President Tinubu For Appointing Him As Media Aide

Residents of Iwo, Osun state, attended the thanksgiving prayer service held in honour  of Alhaji Tunde Sarafdeen Rahman in the ancient town on Sunday.

  They thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing him (Tunde) as his Senior Special Assistant on Media.

The presidential aide, Alhaji Tunde Sarafdeen Rahman, who is a popular journalist, is an illustrious son of Iwo. .

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted  that residents of the town  gathered in honour of Alhaji Tunde Rahman at the multipurpose hall of  the Royal Hotel , for the thanksgiving prayer service that was organized by an Independent Group. The organizers said the programme was organized to appreciate God and President Tinubu  for Rahman’s elevation  to a higher position  while describing his appointment as ‘a round peg in a round hole.’

Mr Ismail Omipidan, who served as Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola’s Chief Press Secretary,  and former Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, Dr. Amidu Tadese, and other dignitaries , in their separate speeches extolled Rahman’s virtues and described him as a thoroughbred professional.

The event which was organized to pray for Mr. President’s successful tenure in office ,ditto his team and Rahman in particular, had in attendance sons and daughters of the town. 

Giving a short sermon, a renowned Islamic Scholar and Grand Mufty of Iwoland, Alhaji Dawood Molasan, urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the Federal Government in respect of the ongoing socioeconomic reforms especially the removal of   petrol subsidy.

 He expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for finding the son of the town worthy of an appointment based on merit. 

The cleric, who implored Nigerians to continue to support the President Tinubu administration  in its avowed commitment to transforming the country, said the current socioeconomic realities are testaments to great things awaiting Nigeria.

The  removal of petrol subsidy, he noted,  no doubt  has its concomitant hardships  but in no distant time the country will overcome the challenges.

The Islamic Scholar asserted that the President Tinubu administration means well for Nigerians while expressing confidence in the capacity and ability of the Tinubu led-government to take Nigeria and Nigerians to enviable heights.

‘In view of the current situation in the country occasioned by the economic reality, I want to appeal to Nigerians to bear with the present administration as it has been very preoccupied with efforts to transform the country.

We are all concerned about the current situation, and in the light of this, we must begin to rally round the government in every way in order  to overcome the situation as soon as possible.

As citizens, it is apposite to be bothered in a situation like this but the reality remains that the current socioeconomic situation guarantees prosperity and all round success for all and sundry’ he said.

The cleric, who hailed the new presidential aide for being a pride not only to Iwoland , Osun state and Nigeria as a whole but   globally, as an accomplished journalist of no mean repute, also prayed for his success in office.

In his goodwill message, Omipidan, described Rahman’s appointment as ‘much expected’, saying he has no doubt in his mind that the media guru would do the nation proud.

‘Alhaji Rahman’s humility and willingness to serve others have left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him as he possesses an exceptional combination of character, competence, capacity, and outstanding human relations.

Apart from the fact he has been with Mr. President for some years before the election, he has demonstrated capacity and knowledge to protect, preserve, promote and project the image of Asiwaju over the years. He has also demonstrated unparalleled loyalty to Asiwaju and whatever he represents. 

Beyond his professional achievements, Rahman’s commitment to fostering good human relations is awe-inspiring. He treats everyone with respect and empathy, making him approachable and easy to work with’ Omipidan said.

Dr. Tadese, who expressed confidence in the ability and capacity of the new SSA Media to deliver, added that Tunde Rahman has been a prolific writer and a seasoned journalist, who has carved a niche for himself in the media profession not only as an accomplished journalist but also as a man of integrity.

Tadese assured that the new SSA would use his good offices to facilitate more developments to Iwo in particular, Osun and Nigeria in general.

The presidential aide’s  younger brother , Mr. Ismail Rahman commended President Tinubu for rewarding loyalty by appointing Alhaji Tunde as his media aide.

‘I must thank Mr. President for finding him worthy of this appointment which I believe strongly that he would deliver as expected’ he said.

Clerics at the prayer session including Sheikh Isiak Abolaji and Sheikh  Abdul-Rasaq Fasasi prayed for the new SSA while urging him to always put the interest of the town at heart- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you