Eid-Al-Fitr: Gombe Governor felicitates with Muslims, calls for prayers

 Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state, as they join other Muslims in the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

In a goodwill message, the Governor urged Muslims to sustain the lessons of the Holy Month and replicate them in their daily lives for the good of society.

Governor Yahaya tasked citizens not to lose sight in the face of current socio-economic and security challenges bedevilling the country.

He urged the citizenry to remain resolute and prayerful, saying with faith, the nation’s trying moments will be over and Nigeria will emerge stronger and more united.

Governor Yahaya emphasized that his administration would not condone any act that was capable of undermining the prevailing peace and would remain focused on delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of the State.

The Gombe State Governor enjoined the Muslim Ummah to sustain the devotion and other acts of worship performed during the Holy Month of Ramadan, as well as to imbibe the lessons learnt during Tafsir sessions for the good of the religion, society and humanity.

He said Nigeria was in dire need of good people who had excellent moral standings to overcome the evils being perpetrated by some few who do not mean well to the country.

“ Eid -Al-Fitr festival connotes sacrifice, selflessness, love and obedience to the tenets of Islam. I, therefore, enjoin us to draw enduring lessons from the Ramadan and show love to one another as well as promote harmony and peaceful coexistence among our diverse people,“ Governor Yahaya said.

He urged the public remembered the less privileged and those afflicted by poverty during Ramadan, by carrying over the attributes beyond Ramadan.

Governor Yahaya also called on the people of Gombe state to always take advantage of the various Federal Government empowerment programmes to uplift their economic status for the good of their individual selves and families.

While urging the traditional rulers, religious and community leaders to sustain the prevailing peace and security for the socio-economic development of the state, Governor Yahaya assured that his administration remains committed to the provision and implementation of viable projects and programmes aimed at taking the state to greater heights.

The Governor commended the Muslim Ummah and the entire people of the state for their steadfastness in the midst of challenges, urging them not to despair but to remain hopeful as well as continue to support the Government in its efforts to guarantee security, wellbeing and prosperity of the state.