The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya has enjoined the Muslim Ummah to continue to draw lessons and inspiration from the virtues of Prophet Muhammad as they join other faithful globally to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud.
In a goodwill message, Governor Yahaya told the Muslims to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, humility, modesty and honesty as exemplified by the life and times of Prophet Muhammad.
He said; “As we commemorate this great and epochal day, I enjoin us to continue to demonstrate in our lives, what the noble messenger of Allah bequeathed to humanity in ethos, manners and relationships for the good of the society,”
Teaching of Prophet Muhammed
The Governor emphasised that it was imperative to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and uphold his legacies of unity, integrity, peaceful coexistence and love for one’s neighbour.
According to him, ”the teachings of Prophet Muhammad are indispensable in the quest for meaningful development and the good management of Nigeria’s diversity.”
The Governor noted that the celebration of the birth of the prophet should serve as an opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation and motivation to come together as a people of common destiny to pray for unity, progress and stability of Gombe State and the nation, especially at this trying moment.
Governor Yahaya said citizens’ collective faith in God and sustained prayers for peace, unity and progress of the country remained the ultimate goal for the full realisation of the dreams and aspirations of the nation’s founding fathers.
Governor Yahaya tasked the citizenry to continue to be law abiding and guard jealously the prevailing peace and tranquility Gombe State is enjoying by shunning all acts capable of jeopardizing same.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
