Ex-Govs Felicitate With Muslim Faithful On Eid-El-Kabir

Former governors under the auspices of the Former Governors Forum have congratulated muslims all over the country on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. The forum made this known in a statement issued on Monday by its Chairman, Dr Babangida Aliyu, and its Executive Secretary, Prof. Tunde Esan, respectively. It said the national celebration […]

Former governors under the auspices of the Former Governors Forum have congratulated muslims all over the country on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir.

The forum made this known in a statement issued on Monday by its Chairman, Dr Babangida Aliyu, and its Executive Secretary, Prof. Tunde Esan, respectively.

It said the national celebration “which cut across all tribes in Nigeria, where Muslim and non-Muslims are, reminds us of our oneness and togetherness as a nation.”

The forum called on all Nigerians to continue to embrace the principles of brotherliness.

The statement said: “Former Governors Forum warmly felicitate with Muslims all over the country on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-el Fitr.

“The principled sanctity of waiting, self denial, and sacrifice embedded in fasting, is one of the cardinal templates of practice for laying a foundation for national growth and development in a nation .

“The national celebration which cut across all tribes in Nigeria, where Muslim and non Muslims are, reminds us of our oneness and togetherness as a nation. It is therefore an opportunity for us to appreciate and celebrate with one another, as a people bound in love and unity.

“We equally use this opportunity to call on all Nigerians to continue to embrace principles of brotherliness: care for the needy, and the underprivileged that the Ramadan season equally symbolizes, and continue to pray for peaceful coexistence and great future for our nation.

“May the blessing of Ramadan fill the heart of Nigerians with peace , joy and prosperity. We wish all a joyful Eid al-Fitr filled with love, happiness and countless blessings. Happy Eid-el Fitr.”