Governor Ayade Felicitates with Muslims at Eid-el Kabir
Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has
felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria as they celebrate this year's Eid-el Kabir.
The governor, in his goodwill message signed by his
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita,
said: “As we celebrate, I enjoin the Muslim Ummah and indeed all people of
goodwill to remember the lessons of the celebration which is sacrifice,
obedience and love.
“I implore you to channel your thoughts and
creative energies in a positive direction to help the government realise its
lofty dreams of a better state and country for all of us. The Muslim community
should continue to join hands with people of other faiths to maintain the peace
in the state, as peace is a precondition for development."
While entreating the Muslim faithful to stay
committed in the worship of God, Ayade said: “We should remember Allah’s
faithfulness to His beloved Prophet Ibrahim which is a clear testimony that
there is abundant reward in fidelity to Allah’s injunctions.”
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Akinlade Preaches Peace, Lauds Amosun
Three-time member of the House of Representatives,
Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, has felicitated with Nigerians, especially Muslims in
Ogun State, as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
Akinlade, who is the Baba Adinni of Yewa, urged
Muslim faithful to see the significance of the season as an act of devotion
meant to inculcate the Islamic virtues of obedience, peace, devotion, and faith
in the will of Allah.
While praying for a hitch-free Sallah celebration,
Akinlade, who is a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
in Ogun State, canvassed for genuine love, respect for one another, generosity
and kindness in the state and the country.
The former representative of Yewa South/Ipokia
federal constituency also lauded the state Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, for
uplifting the standard of governance in the state, enjoining Muslims and
Christians to continue their support for the state government.
“I congratulate Muslims for witnessing and
participating in this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, I therefore urge them to
allow lessons of the season to continue to rule over their affairs long after
the celebrations,” he stated.
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Kusamotu Salutes Muslims, urges Peace and Unity
A lawyer and former aspirant of the House of Representatives
in Osun State, Mr. Ayodele Musibau Kusamotu, has congratulated Muslim faithful
on this year’s Eid- el-Kabir festival, urging them to promote unity, tolerance,
peaceful coexistence and to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice.
In a statement signed yesterday, Kusamotu assured
the people of Boripe, Ifelodun and Odo-Otin federal constituency to continue to
be selfless and committed to peace as well as pray for the stability of the
country and the state.
He promised to continue to provide welfare packages
for them especially women and the less privileged in the society.
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Kashamu Sues for Love
The lawmaker representing Ogun East senatorial district
in the Senate, Buruji Kashamu, has enjoined Nigerians to embrace peace and love
as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir festival.
While felicitating with the Islamic faithful, the
lawmaker urged them to seize the opportunity of the celebration to demonstrate
the essence of unity among the various ethnic groups in the country.
"Lack of unity among various ethnic groups in
the country and self-centredness are the major ingredients that compromise
peaceful co-existence and national development. Let us all live out the true
meaning and teachings of Islam by seeing ourselves as brothers and sisters
working to achieve a common goal.
"Irrespective of our faith, we must refrain
from actions and utterances that divide us or tend to threaten our peaceful
co-existence as a people and the nation," Kashamu said.
The senator urged the Muslim faithful to share their
resources with their neighbours as a mark of love in accordance with the injunctions
of Prophet Mohammed.
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Ajimobi congratulates Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir,
cautions against hate speeches
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has admonished
Nigerians to shun acts capable of disrupting the unity, togetherness and
peaceful co-existence of the country.
In his message to Islamic faithful on the occasion
of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir yesterday, Ajimobi said it was only in an atmosphere
of peace and unity that the country could achieve the desired greatness.
The governor who spoke through his Special Adviser
on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi layinka, condemned what he called hate
speeches and the ember of discord being stoked by ethnic agitators in some
parts of the country.
From the benefit of the hindsight, he described the
actions of agitators in the country as an ill-wind that would not blow anybody
any good.
Ajimobi said: “We cannot say we are brothers and
sisters and still be carrying guns and machetes against one another. What do we
stand to benefit by killing and maiming ourselves?
While congratulating Muslims, the governor urged them to use
the occasion of the Eid-El-Kabir to pray for the peace, progress and economic
emancipation of the country.
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Akpabio Congratulates Muslims
The Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated
Muslims in the country on the celebration of this year's Eid-el- Kabir.
He charged them not to forget the very tenets of the
religion, which are love, obedience and perseverance as they celebrate the
festival.
Akpabio, whose goodwill message was contained in a statement
by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, urged Muslim faithful to
eschew bitterness and hatred, and imbibe the spirit of love, unity and faith as
they celebrate Eid-el-kabir tomorrow.
He charged Nigerians to continue to use the period
to pray for the leadership of the country, noting that “the leadership of this
country needs prayers and support from everyone, without any regard for
political, religious or ethnic leanings, because economic hardship does not
recognise politics, religion nor ethnic divides. Therefore, all hands must be
on deck to salvage the situation for the benefit of Nigerians at home and in
the Diaspora.”
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Engage in Acts that Enhance National Integration,
Tambuwal Urges Nigerians
Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal,
has called on Nigerians to always promote acts that would enhance national
integration and brotherhood.
This was contained in a goodwill message in
commemoration of this year's Sallah celebration issued by the Special Adviser
to the Governor on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, which was made
available to journalists in Sokoto.
He stressed the need for Nigerians to imbibe the
spirit of godliness, charity, perseverance and spiritual intercession for the
nation as they celebrate Eid-el-Adha.
Tambuwal described the Sallah period as one that
honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son to show
submission to Allah’s command.
"As we've read from the Glorious Qur'an, just
when Ibrahim was about to kill his son, Ishmael, the Almighty Allah (SWT) put a
sheep in his place.
"As such, we Muslims use Eid ul-Adha to
celebrate Prophet Ibrahim’s complete obedience to the will of Allah and as a
reminder of our own willingness to make sacrifices in obedience to God,"
he added.
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Glo Congratulates Muslims
For being alive to witness this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, Nigerian
telecoms company, Globacom, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims as they mark the
feast of sacrifice.
Globacom also felicitated with Nigerian pilgrims who
successfully performed this year’s Hajj, urging them to use the occasion of
this year’s festival to thank Allah for the progress made so far by the
government in returning peace to some parts of the country once ravaged by
insurgents.
According to a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, the telecoms
giant encouraged the Ummah in Nigeria not to relent in their prayers, adding:
“We urge you all to use this occasion to continue your supplications for the
peace and prosperity of the nation, while being your brothers’ keepers and
helping one another to surmount current challenges in the country.”
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Okowa Salutes Muslims, Urges
Nigerians to Shun Hate Speeches
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged
Nigerians to shun hate speeches and collaborate with the government to surmount
the plethora of problems bedeviling the nation.
The governor, who stated this in his goodwill
message issued in Asaba on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles
Aniagwu, to mark this year’s Eid-El-Kabir, stressed the need for Nigerians to
be their brother’s keeper.
Okowa said: “I call on all Muslims and indeed
Nigerians to use the period to reflect on the various challenges facing the
nation. It takes the concerted efforts of all to achieve meaningful development
in any nation especially in a period of economic recession.
“We must shun hate speeches because when these type
of speeches are heard outside the shores of the country, it discourages foreign
direct investments and make local investors to be cautious which will further
endanger our fragile economy."
Furthermore, the governor said: “This season calls
for forgiveness and love for one another. There is need for Nigerians to be
united and be their brother’s keeper in spite of all odds.”
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Obaseki: Let us Rededicate Ourselves to the
Service of God
As our Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
today, The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has offered felicitations on
behalf of his government and the people of state.
According to him, “We have put in place measures to
guarantee that everyone is secure in the state during the celebrations of this
very significant event.
“I therefore urge you all to rededicate yourselves to
the service of Almighty God and continue to manifest the essence of
Eid-el-Kabir, which is obedience to God’s command and the expression of love
towards all.”
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We Believe in United Nigeria, Says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged
Nigerians to eschew all forms of violence, and have in peaceful coexistence.
In a goodwill message issued by the National Chairman of APC,
Chief John Odigie Oyegun, to felicitate with Muslim faithful in the country on
the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, the party expressed worry, saying: “The wave of
agitations across the country has the potential of undermining the unity and
our relationship across religious and ethnic divides.
"As we gather around family and friends to
celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, we should be reminded of the significance of the holy
festival which is to celebrate the love and grace of Almighty God to mankind
through sacrifice, devotion and faith.”
Oyegun added that “irrespective of our ethnic and
religious affiliations, we urge Nigerians to use the opportunity of the holy
celebration to rededicate themselves to selfless sacrifices for the benefit of
our neighbours and indeed the progress of country.”
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BAUCHI GOV DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO VILLAGES
As part of efforts to bring succour to the less
privileged people especially in this festive period, the Governor of Bauchi
State, Mohammed Abubakar, on Thursday donated food items to the needy at Tafawa
Balewa Local Government Area, Lusa and Boi villages in Bogoro Local Government Area
of the state.
Making the donation on behalf of the governor, former
member of the state House of Assembly from Bogoro state constituency, Hon.
Rifkatu Samson, explained that items to be distributed include 150 bags of rice
and 50 bags of maize to the beneficiaries.
Others, according to him, were 500 bags of cement,
50 bundles of zinc, 10 drums of paints, mats and kettles for selected mosques
in the two local government areas.
The governor, who noted that orphans and widows were
mostly targeted, said the gesture was aimed to make them enjoy the Sallah
festival like other citizens.
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Aregbesola, Group Call for Prayer, Unity
The Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Muslim
faithful in the state and Nigerian in general to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir
celebration to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and stability of the state and
country.
Also, the state chapter of a socio-political organisation,
Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation (AGF), has felicitated with all Muslims in the
state and across the country on the occasion of the festival.
Aregbesola, in a statement by his Media Adviser,
Mr. Sola Fasure, called on Nigerians of all faiths to join hands with the
government of
President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to
build a peaceful and harmonious country.
The governor tasked adherents of Islam to imbibe the
lessons of commitment, dedication and obedience to higher authority as was demonstrated
by Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to the will
of God which the Eid-El-Kabir commemorates.
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LET PEACE, JUSTICE REIGN, MARK URGES NIGERIANS
Former Senate President, David Mark, has canvassed
for justice, righteousness and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
Mark, in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the
celebration of this year's Sallah, said only a harmonious and peaceful
coexistence could guarantee meaningful development.
Apparently concerned about recent out burst from
different regions agitating for self-independence within the existing
geopolitical entity, the former Senate President cautioned against any action
or utterances capable of threatening the indivisibility of Nigeria.
He said Nigeria as a nation has over the years
weathered the storm of socio-economic and political challenges, pointing out
that it will be unnecessary and ridiculous to ignite another storm.
The senator, however, admitted that the current political and
constitutional arrangement may not be perfect but “with collective will and understanding
of all stakeholders, we can gradually address the perceived imbalances without
spilling the beans.”
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Gov Amosun Preaches Selfless Sacrifice
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has
enjoined Muslim faithful to demonstrate the virtue of selfless sacrifice as
they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival.
In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday the
governor said: “While I join my Muslim brothers and sisters to celebrate this
holy day, I urge you to reflect on the essence of the festival.
"Otherwise known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’,
the Eil-el-Kabir presents an opportunity for us to reflect on the faith with
which Ibrahim (Abraham) willingly agreed to sacrifice his son and was set to
let go of his personal belief in obedience to the command of Allah.
"With this, we should lay aside all forms of
religious, ethnic and tribal sentiments in the interest of unity, peace,
progress and prosperity of not only ourselves but also the nation.
"Therefore, I call on all of us to ensure that
as we celebrate, and seek the face of Allah to be merciful unto us as well as
heal our land. We should not relent in praying for wisdom, with which our
leaders will see our nation through these challenging times."
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Governor Wike Felicitates with Muslims
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has felicitated
with the Muslim community on the celebration of this year’s EId-el-Kabir.
In his Sallah message on Thursday, Wike
urged Muslims to pray for the unity and peace of the nation as they
celebrate.
He called on all Muslim faithful to use the EId-el-Kabir
celebration to re-dedicate themselves to the ideals of peace, security and
friendship, assuring faithful that the state government and security
agencies have put in place
security measures to ensure a
peaceful celebration of the festival.
The governor urged Nigerians to promote religious
tolerance, adding that such virtue would ensure peace across the country and
enhance national development.
