The Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rasaq Olusola Ajala, has said the Council’s decision to sell Sallah Rams at heavily subsidised rates is rooted in a desire to support Muslim residents in fulfilling their religious obligations during Eid el-Kabir, while also demonstrating the tangible benefits of democratic governance.
Ajala made this known during the 8th edition of the Council’s annual subsidised Sallah Ram distribution, which was held at the Council Secretariat on Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Over 1,000 healthy Rams were offered at a discounted price of ₦75,000 each, despite similar livestock selling for over ₦200,000 in open markets. The initiative, according to Ajala, is designed to ease the financial burden on Muslim families during the festive period.
“This subsidised Ram sale is about meeting the needs of our Muslim brothers and sisters in accordance with the dictates of the Holy Qur’an,” Ajala said. “In the same spirit, we also provide chickens at subsidised rates to our Christian brethren during Christmas. Democracy is about people and their welfare, and that is what this scheme represents.” (Guardian)