Gov.Yahaya Bello calls for national unity, integration.
By Idris Ahmed
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has congratulated the entire Muslim faithful’s all over the world for the completion of the 1444/2023 Ramadan fast , marking the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr.
The Governor, while tasking Nigerians to maintain peaceful coexistence, national integration,urged them to practice the lessons of Ramadan to proffer solutions to some of the problems facing the country today.
Bello made the call in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Thursday in Lokoja, stating that the teachings of Ramadan were centered on humanity, kindness, peace and love.
He also urged all Muslims to ensure that the lessons they have learnt during the Ramadan period and their act of devotion remained a consistent way of life even after the 29 days exercise.
The Governor noted that Ramadan is a month of several teachings that centered on humanity, kindness, peace and love, hence if these lessons were imbibed many of the problems in the country would reduce.
He also extended his felicitation to all Muslims all over, particularly in Kogi on the successful completion of the 2023 Ramadan Fast.
He thanked God Almighty for keeping everyone who had witnessed the end of the Islamic holy month in strength and health, using the opportunity to harp on the gains of our peaceful coexistence and national integration.
Bello therefore called on every Nigerian to offer prayers for the leaders most importantly as the country is preparing for the transition of government at the federal and in most states of the federation.
“I congratulate the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the 2023 Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-El Fitr. The end of Ramadan does not signify an end to good deeds, tolerance and peaceful coexistence amongst the human race.
” Therefore, we must continue to imbibe the beautiful lessons learned during the holy month to collectively make Nigeria greater with positive achievements”, the governor said.
The Governor expressed optimism that the nation’s greatness lie in our collective capacity of being united and not allowing ethnic, religious and political party affiliations to divide us.
“The various sectional agitations would never emerge in the interest of anyone, instead we should collectively proffer solutions to the numerous ills of our nation through effective democratic participation, support and prayers for our leaders”, he maintained.
Bello further restates the commitment of his administration to ensuring that Kogi and its people continued to enjoy the dividends of democracy as he vows to continue ping implementation of policy and programmes that will positively touch the lives of citizens until the end of his administration.
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This, he said, could only be guaranteed when the lives and properties of people were safe.
