Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has called on Muslims worldwide to use the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud as a period of rejuvenation and revaluation of love and peaceful coexistence.
This was contained in statement issued by the Special Assistant to Governor on Media, Mr Chooks Oko in Abakaliki the State capital
He noted that it is a period of soul searching and thanksgiving.
“It is the marking of the birthday of a most great personality that stands for love, peace and tolerance and as such should be a period for us to ask ourselves if we are living according to his dictates.
“As you celebrate, do so in happiness with a resolve to be closer to the Almighty in words and deeds,” he informed.
He wished them unmitigated celebrations in strict adherence to the Holy book.
