ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago has called on Muslims to reflect on the lessons of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and engage in prayers for the country.
The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim to commemorate this year’s Eid celebrations, also encouraged the Muslim faithful to use the occasion of the festivity to foster harmonious co-existence, strengthen their devotion and remain resolute to the will of Allah.
“While also praying for improved security and peace in the state in particular and Nigeria in general, farmer Governor Umaru Bago urged the residents of the State to continue to show understanding and support his administration.
“He reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to building a New Niger, hinged on peace, unity, economic prosperity, growth, and development for the greater good of the people.
“The Governor also wished all Nigerlites on Pilgrimage a successful exercise and urged them to pray for peace, unity, and development of the State as well as be good ambassadors of the state while in the holy land.”
The state governor, Mohammed Bago further called on them to imbibe the virtues of love, obedience, and sacrifice as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (A. S).
