Gov Simon Lalong has commended the people of the State for the peaceful celebration of the Eidel kabir in Plateau State.
Gov Lalong stated this when the Muslim community on the Plateau paid him the traditional sallah homage at the Government House in Jos.
He commended the Muslim ummah for conducting themselves in a manner that has promoted peaceful coexistence, urging faithfuls to pray for peace as we approach the elections.
Gov Lalong used the occasion to solicit support for the administration adding that “We are supporting President Buhari because he’s a good man who has the interest of the nation and the press at heart”.
Speaking at the event, Dr Mohammed Haruna Sambo, the Emir of Wase and State Chairman of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) commended the Governor for sponsoring the highest number of Muslim pilgrims for the 2018 hajj exercise.
The Emir thanked the Governor for operating an all inclusive government as he prayed for the peace of the nation.
The occassion which attracted a cross section of the Muslim Ummah and members of the State executive council witnessed the traditional braking of kola and the sharing of goodwill.
