Zak Abubakar Ola Celebrates New Baby Boy, Named Abubakar Sadiq in a Spectacular Way
By Abubakar S. H
Lokoja, the state headquarters of Kogi state was filled with excitement as Mallam Zakari Abubakar Ola’s family dedicated their newly born baby to God, and named child after late father
The naming ceremony which took place at his residence in New Layout, GRA, Lokoja assembled Islamic scholars from different mosques within the historic town.
Former Commissioner of Health, Suleiman Baba Ali, Member, State House of Assembly Commission, Alhaji Bala Salisu, Member of House of Representatives,Lokoja-Kogi constituency, Hon. Suleiman Danladi Aguye, Member House Of Assembly representing Lokoja one, Hon. Bin Ebaiya Shehu Tijani and Other dignitaries attended the Naming Ceremony.
The Islamic prayers which was cordinated by the Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Aminu Shaban lasted for 4 hours as happy parents, family members and friends gathered to rejoiced.
community leaders, political associates, friends and well-wishers were also at the naming ceremony of the new baby of the Reknown Businessman, Mallam Zakariya Abubakar Ola.
The Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Aminu Shaban, in his sermon, advised parents to ensure proper upbringing of their children in a Godly way and through western and religious knowledge to enable them be responsible people in the society.
He also pray for the former commissioner for Health, Alhaji Baba Ali, praying for God’s protection, blessings and prosperity and said he will continue to excel in life as he gave he has provided jobs for the youths in Lokoja and Kogi LGAs.
In his own remarks, Alhaji Suleman Baba Ali congratulated Mallam Zakari Abubakar Ola for the special gift from Almighty Allah, saying he was in Lokoja to join his people in rejoicing with the parents of the baby boy.
The celebrant, Mallam Zakari Abubakar Ola said Allah, in his infinite mercy has blessed him with a new baby boy. ” I sincere thank God for his blessings as children are special gift from Almighty God.
” I want to appreciate everybody who contributed in one way or other to ensure the success of this naming ceremony. ” I also want to appreciate all those who came from far and near to attend this naming ceremony and I pray God to grant them safe journey to their various destinations. ” I want to use this medium to call on parents to ensure proper upbringing of their children in a Godly way to make them be responsible citizens and for the overall peace and progress of the family and the society,” he said.
