Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has called on Muslim faithful to pray for an end to insecurity in the state and across the country.
The governor made the appeal in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Friday, urging Muslims to also pray for leaders at all levels to be granted the wisdom to govern justly and build an egalitarian society.
This was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim.
Bago congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, describing it as a significant spiritual exercise and one of the pillars of Islam.
“He commends the Muslim Ummah for their commitment, perseverance, and resilience throughout the fasting period and urges them to continue to practise the lessons learnt from the Holy Quran and Hadith,” the statement partly read.
The governor called on Muslims to use the Eid-el-Fitr celebration to offer fervent prayers for peace and stability, noting that security challenges must be addressed to ensure economic growth and development.
He also emphasised that the “New Niger Agenda” remains central to his administration’s vision for progress in the state.
Meanwhile, the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) also congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion and called for sustained unity and peaceful coexistence.
In a statement on Friday, the state CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Dr Bulus Yohanna, urged residents to continue to promote peace and harmony across religious divides.
“As Eid-el-Fitr signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan, we call on all residents to prioritise peaceful coexistence so that together we can live in unity and harmony,” he said.
Yohanna also prayed for divine guidance for the governor and other leaders to enable them to serve the people selflessly.
In the same vein, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, urged Muslim faithful to embrace virtues that promote peace, unity, security, and the overall well-being of humanity.
Otti gave the advice on Friday in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims across Nigeria as they celebrate the end of Ramadan.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, the governor described Eid-el-Fitr as not only a period of celebration but also a time for deep reflection on the significance of the season.
He encouraged Muslims to fully embrace the spiritual essence of the celebration by renewing their faith and strengthening their relationship with Allah.
“Muslims across the country should take advantage of this holy celebration to renew their faith and relationship with Allah and embrace virtues that promote peace, unity, and security in the country,” he said.
Otti reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious freedom, assuring that all religious groups in Abia State would continue to receive equal treatment and support as a foundation for peaceful coexistence.
He also wished the Muslim community a joyous Eid al-Fitr celebration and prayed for a brighter future for the nation.
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