Collins Sunday – Lafia
The Governor of Nasarawa state, Engr Abdullahi Sule has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls across the world on the celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir saying that, it is important that the lessons of the season are sustained and replicated in their daily lives for the good of the society.
Sule expressed his happiness in a Sallah message he signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Lafia, urged Muslims in the state to continue to preach peace, show love, understanding, tolerance and be good ambassadors of the state.
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According to the governor, “on behalf of the government and people of Nasarawa State, I wish to congratulate the Muslim community in Nasarawa State for joining their counterparts all over the world in celebrating this festival of sacrifice. As we are all aware, the feast of Eid-el-Kabir is a test of faith in commemoration of the sublime submission by Prophet Ibrahim (May Peace Be Upon Him) to the call for sacrifice. This, indeed, symbolizes a call to all Muslims to live a life of selflessness, brotherhood, sacrifice and adherence to Allah’s commands.”
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“My brothers and sisters, I wish to remind us that occasion such as this calls for the Ummah to reflect on their relationship with God and fellow human beings as a yardstick for righteous living, love and peaceful co-existence in the society. It is in view of this that I urge you to continue to preach peace, show love, understanding, tolerance and good neighbourliness amongst ourselves and humanity at large. I, therefore, call on you to pray for our Brothers and Sisters who are resident in Saudi Arabia and have the opportunity of performing this year’s Holy Pilgrimage. As we hope that they are equally praying for us and the general well-being of the globe, especially in this trying moment of the global pandemic of COVID-19. It is my prayer that Almighty Allah will reward their acts of worship at the end of the pilgrimage”, he said.
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The governor used the opportunity to appeal to road users to obey traffic regulations and called on security agencies to ensure law and order during the sallah celebration.
“As we celebrate this Eid-el-Kabir, I appeal to all road users to obey traffic regulations, just as I call on the officials of Federal Road Safety Commission and other security agencies to intensify enforcement of the laws during the festivity”.
