The Ilesa East Local Government Area of Osun State has ushered in the year 2026 with an interfaith prayer session, as staff of the council gathered to seek divine guidance and blessings for the new year.
The prayer session, which took place at the Council Secretariat in Iyemogun, Ilesa, brought together Christian and Muslim faithful from within and outside the local government area. The event was championed by the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Lanre Balogun.
The programme was divided into two segments to accommodate both faiths. Pastor Adekunle Benson led the Christian prayers, while the Islamic session was conducted by the Chief Imam, Imam Olagunju Akeem, who offered Aduha prayers for peace, unity, and progress.
In his exhortation, Pastor Benson charged council staff to “go out and impact lives,” urging them to embrace diligence, dedication, and hard work as their resolutions for the new year in order to render effective service to the people.
Addressing the gathering, Hon. Lanre Balogun encouraged workers to give their best in ensuring the successful attainment of the council’s developmental goals for 2026. He assured staff that his administration remains harmonious and is not in conflict with any faction of workers within the local government.
The council boss further prayed for positive changes across all sectors of the local government in the new year, expressing confidence that with God’s help, 2026 would usher in growth and improved service delivery.
Dignitaries present at the prayer session included councillors of the local government, the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Omoniyi, Hon. Gbenga Fowowe, Hon. Ismaila Adejuwon, Comrade Ayo Ogunyemi, Hon. Akintola Akinyele, Hon. Johnson Komolafe, Hon. Adesuyi, the Acting Head of Local Administration, Town Planner Tola Obembe, and other senior officials of the council.
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