Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has through a press statement called on the Muslim Ummah to use the 30 days Ramadan Fasting to offer supplications to God for the peace progress and development of the state on the commencement of 2018 Ramadan Fasting
PRESS STATEMENT
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt.
Hon Simon Bako Lalong has called on the Muslim Ummah to use the 30 days Ramadan
Fasting to offer supplications to God for the peace, progress and development
of the State and Nigeria in general.
He noted that the challenges faced by citizens
due to dwindling economic fortunes amidst competing needs makes the Ramadan period
a wonderful opportunity for the Moslem faithful to cry out to God for His
divine intervention.
The Governor made this statement in his Ramadan
– Kareem message to the entire Muslim Ummah at the commencement of the year
2018 fasting. He stated that fasting and prayer brings God’s nature and way of
life to mankind and enjoined all Muslim to show love to one another including
those of other faith as an expression of the life and virtues of the Holy
Prophet which distinguished him as a Messenger of Allah SWT.
He added that when the world stays in peace;
development is attained and freedom becomes a commodity for all.
The Governor also called on the religious
leaders to preach the message of reconciliation, peace and tolerance to the
followers and called for prayer for leaders.
He assures citizens of the State that
Government will continue to promote peaceful coexistence and uphold freedom of
religious practice.
Finally, he wished the Muslim Ummah a
spiritually rewarding Ramadan Kareem period.
Signed
Samuel, Emmanuel Nanle
Director, Press & Public Affairs
15th
May, 2018