Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has urged Nigerians to continue to uphold religious tolerance, remain vigilant, and foster peaceful coexistence for the country to become great.
Odido gave the admonition on Wednesday in a goodwill message to Muslims and Christians in the state as they join their counterparts to observe the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent.
In the statement issued and signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, the Governor described Ramadan and Lent as sacred periods of fasting, prayer, reflection, and spiritual rejuvenation for Muslims and Catholics respectively.
“The holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent offer an opportunity for believers to strengthen their relationship with Almighty God and reaffirm commitment to the values of compassion, charity, humility, sacrifice, and self-discipline,” Ododo said.
He urged faithfuls of both religions to use this period to pray for sustained peace, stability, and development in Kogi State and Nigeria at large.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting freedom of worship and promoting peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths across the state.
He prayed that Almighty Allah accept the fasts, prayers, and acts of devotion offered during Ramadan and Lent,.
Ododo, however, urged citizens to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and committed to the continued peace and progress of the state.
Governor Ododo further enjoined residents across Kogi State to remain peaceful and extend compassion to the needy, stressing that love, kindness, and mutual respect embody the true essence of both sacred seasons.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
