Lokoja – Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has called on Nigerians to continue to co-exist peacefully irrespective of their tribal and religious leanings.
Bello made the call on Thursday in Lokoja in a congratulatory message he sent to Muslims across the state on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitri celebrations.
He said peaceful co-existence with mutual couple with love and respect for one and another will enhance national integration.
In the statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, Bello particularly tasked Muslims
to reflect and stick to the lessons of Ramadan which which he said proffer solutions to some of the problems facing the country today.
He stated that the teachings of Ramadan were centered on humanity, kindness, peace and love, saying all these are needed in Nigeria to have peace and tranquility.
The governor also urged all Muslims to ensure that their act of devotion remained a consistent way of life even after the 29 days exercise.
“Ramadan is a season of several teachings that centered on humanity, kindness, peace and love hence if these lessons were imbibed many of the problems in the country would reduce,” Bello was quoted as saying
The governor thanked God Almighty for keeping everyone who had witnessed the end of the Islamic holy month in strength and good health.
He used the opportunity to call on Nigerians to offer prayers for the leaders most importantly as the country is preparing for the transition of government at the federal and in most states of the federation.
“I congratulate the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the 2023 Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-El Fitr.
“The end of Ramadan does not signify an end to good deeds, tolerance and peaceful coexistence amongst the human race.
“Therefore, we must continue to imbibe the beautiful lessons learned during the holy month.
“Nigeria’s greater achievements as a nation lie in us being united and not allowing ethnic, religious and political party affiliations to divide us.
“The various sectional agitations would never be in the interest of anyone, instead we should collectively proffer solutions to the numerous ills of our nation through effective democratic participation, support and prayers for our leaders,” he said.
Bello further restated the commitment of his administration to ensure that Kogi and its people continued to enjoy the dividends of democracy.
The governor promised to continue implementation of policy and programmes that will positively touch the lives of citizens until the end of his administration.
This, he said, could only be guaranteed when the lives and properties of people were safe.(vitalnewsngr.com)
