Jumoke Gafar’s NMDPRA Appointment: Large turnout as Team Owooo/Iya Lamule organises thanksgiving for former PPS
A large crowd of supporters, political associates and Islamic scholars on Sunday attended a special thanksgiving prayer organised by the Team Owooo/Iya Lamule Group in honour of Barr. Jumoke Monsurat Gafar following her appointment as Secretary to the Board and Legal Adviser of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The gathering attracted political chieftains, members of the Iya Lamule and Owolabi political structures across various wards, former Special Advisers to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and other prominent political figures.
Speaking with journalists at the event, Alhaja Bolanle Ismail, popularly known as Iya Lamule, eulogised the former Principal Private Secretary to the governor, describing her as a remarkable personality who devoted her time and resources to helping others.
She also acknowledged Gafar’s contributions to the AbdulRazaq administration, describing her as one of the personalities whose efforts made significant contributions to the administration’s achievements.
A member of the Kwara State House of Assembly representing Share/Oke-Ode Constituency said the thanksgiving prayer was organised to appreciate Allah for Gafar’s new appointment and seek divine guidance, greater success and continued blessings for her.
Similarly, APC chieftain Hon. Jimoh AbdulRahman Yar’Adua said the large turnout at the gathering demonstrated the kind of person Gafar had been, particularly in her relationship with the people.
He drew attention to the significant number of attendees, especially women, who turned out to celebrate and participate in the thanksgiving prayer, describing the gathering as a reflection of the goodwill and impact Gafar had built over the years.
One of the highlights of the event was an Islamic lecture delivered by renowned scholar Sheikh AbdulQadir Omo Alubarika, who spoke on leadership, loyalty and political relationships.
During his lecture, the cleric criticised what he described as the betrayal of individuals who contributed to the emergence of political leaders, making pointed references to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and those who supported his political journey.
He also commended the political capacity of Iya Lamule, Hon. Owolabi Olatunde Raji and other members of their political structures, particularly their loyalty and continued solidarity with Gafar, despite the political developments surrounding the former PPS.
Also in attendance were prominent political women, including Hon. Bashirat Kolawole and Hon. Olawepo Sulaiman, among other political stakeholders.
The event brought together supporters and associates from different political structures to celebrate Gafar’s new national assignment and offer prayers for her success.
