Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has issued a press statement to felicitate with the entire Muslim Ummah in the State and in Nigeria, on the occasion of Eid-el Fitr celebration, which is being observed as the “festival of breaking the fast” marking the end of Ramadan. Read Below…
The
Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, has felicitated with the
entire Muslim Ummah in the State and in Nigeria, on the occasion of Eid-el Fitr
celebration, whichis being observed as the “festival
of breaking the fast” marking the end of Ramadan.Governor
Lalong, urged the Muslim faithful to reflect on the lessons learnt during the
Ramadan period and on the significance of fasting as a religious obligation,
urging them to allow its true meaning reflect deep in their lives and on the
positive impact it will make on the lives of others.He
stressed that without the virtues of brotherly love, accommodation and
sacrificial giving, religion would make no meaning and peace would be elusive
in the society.The
Governor further called on all citizens in the State to live in harmony with
one another and practice their religion in love and by the truth it professes.While
wishing all Muslims a Happy Eid-el Fitr celebration, the Governor also tasked
citizens of the State to continue praying fervently for sustained economic
recovery and for the peace and unity of Nigeria, adding that the government
would continue to ensure the security of lives and property as well as the
prosperity of all in the State.He
also urged all citizens to comply with security measures put in place by
Security Agencies who have been tasked to work round the clock to ensure that
the festivity is celebrated peacefully in the State. He further urged the Moslem
Ummah to ensure the general observance of law and order as always during the
celebration, so as not to infringe on the rights of others.The
Governor wishes the Muslim Ummah a rewarding Eid-el Fitr celebration and a
prosperous commencement of the month of Shawwal.