Religious conversion is the adoption of a set of beliefs identified with one particular religious denomination to the exclusion of others.
This might be from one to another denomination within the same religion. The conversion "marks a transformation of religious identity and is symbolized by special rituals".
Note that people convert to a different religion for various reasons, including active conversion by free choice due to a change in beliefs. However on Monday 25th of April, 2022. Olori Olubadan of Ibadanland, Joyce Balogun bears a new name “KHADIJAH BALOGUN” and accepted Islam during the Ramadan lecture organized by HON IBRAHIM AKINTAYO of IBNELG.
Faith took its twist on Olori Joyce Lekan Balogun who was an invited guest to Ibadan Eid ground, venue of the maiden edition of Ramadan lecture organized by Ibadan North East Local Government.
Olori got fascinated with the beauty of Islam when the lecture was ongoing and made her intention to convert to Islam known through the programme moderator.
The chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheik Abd-Ganiyy Abubakr Agbotomokekere proceed with the conversion and Olori testified to the oneness of Allah and after which KHADIJAH was given to her as a new name.
In his lecture titled Benefit of Good Leadership, the guest lecturer, Alhaji Mogaji Atere dwelt on five qualities a good leader must possess which are: Trustworthiness, Forgiveness spirit, Faithfulness and Love to mankind.
The lecturer while analysing each quality attributed the qualities to the leadership style of the Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde.
Alhaji Atere hinged the trustworthiness to the fulfilment of the Governor's promise to rebuild Adogba community mosque which was consumed during the ongoing construction of Iwo road motor park with a standard mosque equipped with modern facilities.
Earlier in words of blessing, the chief Imam of Ibadanland commends the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government, Hon Ibrahim Akintayo (O MU YES) for writing his name in the sand of time with renovation of the entire Ibadan Eid ground and with the inscription of names of Allah round the pulpit (Mibar).
The chief Imam of Ibadanland said nobody has ever thought of embarking on such renovation since it was built except when Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo assumed the mantle of leadership in Ibadan North East Local Government.
Present at the Ibadan North East Local Government Ramadan lecture are notable personalities in Ibadanland, among which are: Oyo state league of imams and Alfa led by chief Imam of Ibadanland.
Long live to sheikh atere and imams in council
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