As Muslims across the world mark the end of the annual 30 days of Ramadan today, some state governors have sent messages to Nigerian Muslims faithful as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, urging all citizens to keep the faith and rededicate themselves to finding solutions to the collective problems besetting the nation including the coronavirus pandemic.
Similarly, the Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje extolled the Muslim faithful for blending well and observing the Ramadan fast with patience and understanding amidst the COVID-19 scourge, saying the sacrifice will encourage the government to exert all possible efforts and available resources to fight the pandemic.
The governor also notes that the period of the Eid celebration was a clarion call for Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of the season such as selfless service to God and humanity as well as a sincere commitment to righteous conducts in private and public life. According to a statement, the governor urged Muslims to promote a life of sacrifice, charity, and love for one another.
“There is no better time to show love and togetherness than now when we are joining forces in battling a common enemy. This is why it is remarkable that the bond among our people grew amid these very difficult times.” He said the Muslim Faithfull has gone through one of the most rigorous Islamic obligations of one month fast and prayers as well as other forms of
As he prayed for Allah’s blessing and protection on the people, he urged the Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for an end to the pandemic, while appealing that the Sallah celebration should be observed without much fanfare to complement government’s efforts aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19.
The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Christian Ita said Nigerians must use the period for a sober reflection on the state of things in the country. “Ramadan is a month of sacrifice, abstinence and above all, love and care for humanity. I encourage you all to be your brother’s keeper. Look out for your neighbour in the firm belief that he too will look out for you and most importantly always use your face masks while going out to contain the Spread of Covid-19 disease.
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