Governors across the country on Sunday rejoiced with Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr at the end of 30 days of Ramadan fasting.
Urging Muslims to continue with the steadfastness, sacrifice, good neighbourliness, peace and humility they imbibed throughout the fasting period, the states’ chief executives also urged the Muslim Ummah to pray for the end of COVID-19 pandemic so that the nation can return to normal life for socio-political and economic development.
In an Eid-el-Fitr message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, the Kaduna State governor “praised the spirit of sacrifice and resilience displayed by the Muslim community during the fasting period and called for continued adherence to public health guidelines to protect citizens from COVID-19”.
Urging Muslims, in his sallah broadcast message to residents, to continue to put to practice lessons learnt during the fasting period, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni said:
“Recently, we were faced with a challenge. We have individually and collectively lost loved ones; we pray Allah (SWT) to grant them eternal rest in Al-Janat Firdaous and, to their relations, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”.
Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu, in his sallah message on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, advised the Muslim Ummah to sustain the noble lessons of patience, perseverance, piety, philanthropy and good neighbourliness they learnt during Ramadan to outlive the period.
”The holy month of Ramadan was an opportunity for our Muslim brothers and sisters to deepen their relationship with Allah, promote a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another. There is no better time to show love and togetherness than now, when we are joining forces in battling a common enemy. This is why it is remarkable that the bond among our people grew amid these very difficult times.”Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki said.
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In his statement to Muslims by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Christian Ita, Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, calling for peace, love and unity among Nigerians, said: “Ramadan is a month of sacrifice, abstinence, and above all, love and care for humanity. I encourage you all to be your brother’s keeper.
“Look out for your neighbour in the firm belief that he too will look out for you and, most importantly, always use your face masks while going out to contain the spread of COVID-19 disease.”
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) urged Muslims to continue with the spirit of sacrifice and sanctity they practised during the fasting period.
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom,in his Eid-el-Fitr message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, implored Muslims and other Benue residents to adhere to preventive measures, such as social distancing, wearing of face masks, the use of alcohol-based sanitisers and hand-washing with soap, to curb the spread of the deadly virus.
