The MKAN OGUN ILAQA held the 2017 Ride for Peace exercise in Ijebu-Ode on November 12, 2017. The event which commenced at exactly 7:00 am was graced with the presence of the Sadr MKAN, Engr Saeed Aina who declared the exercise open together with the State Qaid, Comrade Ibrahim Idris and a total of 160 participants comprising 30 riders with prayers.
The Ride for peace exercise which lasted for 2hrs 30 minutes with a total distance of 12.6 km covered, started from the Ahmadiyya central mosque, Molipa to Molipa express way, through Ibadan road to Ahmadiyya hospital, Bonojo street, to Olisa street, Oyingbo roundabout to Abeokuta road and back to Ahmadiyya mosque, Molipa. As part of the exercise to promote the true teachings of Islam and peace in the society, pamphlets of the Jamaat were distributed to passers-by and people of Ijebu-Ode town ; 1000 copies of What is Islam, 200 copies of reviews of religion, and 4000 copies of Loyalty, freedom, love and peace.
The Ogun State traffic control agency, TRACE, were present to give support for easy traffic control and also ensure the safety of the riders and participants. The Sadr Mkan, Engr Saeed Aina and the state Qaid, Comrade Ibrahim Idris had interviews with TVC (Television Station) Reporter on the significance of the exercise which is aimed at promoting peace among people in the society. The passers-by were moved by the motto LOVE FOR ALL, HATRED FOR NONE
