Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has felicitated with the Muslim community in Gombe State on the occasion of the Eid el-Kabir celebrations.
In a goodwill message, Governor Yahaya described the Eid el-Kabir festivity as a period of sacrifice, sharing and caring.
He admonished Muslums to imbibe the spirit of love, unity of purpose and obedience as exemplified by the Prophet Ibrahim and upheld by Prophet Muhammad.
Governor Yahaya also urged them to remain steadfast in prayers for peace, prosperity and development of the state as well as for an end to the current insecurity and other socio-economic challenges bedeviling the nation.
The Governor said Eid-el Kabir reminded Muslims of Allah’s unconditional love to mankind and the need for them to replicate same spirit in their homes and communities, as well as in their daily lives for the overall peace and unity of Nigeria.
“Although the nation is currently grappling with myriad of socio-economic challenges which are stagnating her process of development, such should not distract us from learning the good lessons of the Eid-el- Kabir festival which teaches compassion, selfishness, love and obedience to the commands of Almighty Allah,” Governor Yahaya said.
He expressed appreciation to the traditional rulers, community and religious leaders, as well as the entire people of Gombe state for their continued support and cooperation to his administration.
People Oriented Policies
Governor Yahaya assured them of his continued resolve and determination to execute people-oriented policies, programmes and projects required for the socio-economic development of the state.
With the 2023 general elections fast approaching, the Governor reminded the people of the state to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission to obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards in order to be eligible to exercise their rights to elect credible leaders.
The Gombe State Governor also urged the people to be security-conscious and report any act of breach of law and order capable of threatening the prevailing peace in the state.
“On our part, Government will not abdicate from its primary responsibility of protecting the lives and property of the people and will continue to support the security agencies in their efforts towards ensuring peace and security of our dear state,” said Governor Yahaya.
Build on Successes
He pledged to continue to build on the successes so far recorded towards changing the dynamics of the socio-economic development of Gombe State and putting it on a remarkable pedestal of growth, through the provision of critical infrastructure, human capital development, industrialization drive and agricultural transformation among others.
The Gombe State Governor called for prayers for steady rainfall and bumper harvest, urging citizens to keep the environment clean, clear their drainages and avoid flood-prone areas as proactive measures against flood.
He prayed for a hitch-free and peaceful Eid celebration full of blessings and benevolence of Almighty Allah.
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