Ramadan: Gombe Governor enjoins Muslims to intensify prayer for peace, security

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has enjoined Muslims in Gombe State and the rest of residents to dedicate more time to pray for Nigeria in the holy month of Ramadan for God’s intervention as the country grapples with security and other socio-economic challenges.

In a goodwill message to mark the commencement of the Ramadan fast, Governor Yahaya stressed the need for everyone to play his role in finding new directions towards fixing the problems bedeviling the country.

He encouraged the people to use the opportunity provided by the Holy month to pray fervently for peace and security as well as property of the State and Nigeria.

“As one of the five pillars of Islam, Ramadan fast avails the Ummah a golden opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation and devotion through supplication and other acts of worship. We therefore must use this opportunity to pray fervently for our dear state and the nation as well as for those in authority as we collectively battle to combat the many challenges facing our nation and humanity such as banditry, kidnappings and insurgency among other criminalities,” said Governor Yahaya.

He expressed optimism that with prayers, commitment and patriotism of the citizens, the country will surely overcome its challenges and emerge stronger.

The Governor urged the clerics to preach on the importance of peaceful coexistence during their Tafsir sessions and avoid anything that would jeopardise the peace and unity of the state and the country, just as he admonished the well-to- do individuals in the society to assist those in need.

Governor Yahaya particularly admonished the Muslims to always demonstrate in their lives the spirit and ideals of Ramadan and by extension, Islam by living according to the tenets of the religion, which promotes peace, kindness and obedience.

He urged the people of the state to continue to be law abiding and not to compromise the prevailing peaceful co-existence of the jewel state with any myopic sentiment.

“On our part, we shall continue to live up to our commitment of ensuring the provision of basic amenities, equitable distribution of infrastructural facilities and social services across the nooks  and crannies of the state to promote unity and facilitate social inclusion,” Governor Yahaya said.

Dominica Nwabufo