Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has issued a special sallah massage as the Muslims in the state celebrate Eid-el-Kabeer, Lalong called on the Muslim Ummah to practice the virtue of Islam as professed by Prophet Mohammad…
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DIRECTORATE OF PRESS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR,
PLATEAU STATE
PRESS RELEASE
EID-EL KABIR MESSAGE
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt.
Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has called on the Muslim Ummah to practice the virtue of
Islam as professed by Prophet Mohammad (SAW)
Governor Lalong, made the statement while
felicitating with the Muslim faithful at the celebration of the festival of Eid
El Kabir, which signifies faithful and sacrificial obedience to God, as
exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim who was prepared to offer his son as an act of
worship to Allah (SWT).
The Governor also expressed delight that with
the deepening of the gains of democracy and the consolidation of peace and
security by the APC led Government, the Nation was surely on the threshold of
progress.
He noted that, as people of faith, Moslem
faithful should continue to demonstrate the virtue of love, good
neighbourliness and peaceful co-existance always.
The Governor thanked the Moslem Ummah and other
Patriotic citizens for their prayers during the Presidents medical vacation, this
he said is still needed for the economic recovery of our Nation. He therefore
enjoined all the Moslems while celebrating the Eid-El Kabir to sustain their prayers
for the unity and stability of the Country.
Governor Lalong while wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-El Kabir
celebration, assured all citizens that all that is necessary to guarantee a
peaceful celebration has been put in place, he further urged all to be law
abiding during and after the celebration.
Samuel
Emmanuel Nanle
Director,
Press & Public Affairs
31st
August, 2017