PHOTOS: Lekki Muslim Ummah empowers aspiring tailors with sewing machines

The welfare and zakat committee of Lekki Muslim Ummah (LEMU) has donated sewing machines and other tailoring items to selected members of the community.

The donation took place at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos during a graduation ceremony.

Twenty individuals benefitted from the donations which were drawn from zakat proceeds contributed by Muslim members of the community.

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam that mandates Muslims to do charity and give a portion of their wealth to the poor and needy.

Speaking at the event, Abdul Ganiy’ Sola Labinjo, LEMU president, said the graduation was not only the completion of a training programme but the embodiment of one of the fundamental pillars of Islam – zakat.

Labinjo said the essence of zakat lies in the idea that “we are our brothers’ keeper”.

“It is a commitment to the welfare of the community, and today’s programme stands as a testament to the beauty of Islam in action. Empowerment, a key plank of zakat, is at the heart of what we aim to achieve,” he added.

“To the graduates who stand before us today, receiving not just skills but the tools to embark on a new chapter in life, know that this is an investment in our collective future.

“Our hope is that, in a few years, you will not only prosper individually but become contributors to zakat, ensuring the cycle of empowerment continues.

“Believe that you can be as successful as anyone else. You have the potential to establish your brand and contribute to the prosperity of our community.

“This is the glory of Islam – seeing more Muslims excelling and thriving to the benefit of our faith.”

Ridwan Jamiu, Imam of Lekki central mosque, advised the graduates to remain steadfast in their prayers for the success of the mosque.

He emphasised that the prosperity of the mosque translates to more programmes that would benefit the Muslim community, especially those in need of empowerment.

Also speaking at the graduation, Kudirat Brimah, a member of the LEMU women’s forum, congratulated the graduates and advised them to take tailoring as a serious venture.

Brimah noted that the beneficiaries have acquired the necessary skills to excel, urging them to maintain high integrity with their clients.

AbdulSalam Jaiyelola, chairman of the welfare committee also congratulated the graduates and urged them to follow the admonition given by the Imam and the president.

Below are photos from the event.