Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has hosted members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Elders’ Forum to a breaking of Ramadan fast at the Government House, Gombe.
He says Nigeria through prayers can overcome the myriad of its socio-economic and security challenges if the citizens cultivate the solemn habit of seeking the intervention of God in the affairs of the country.
Governor Yahaya said Nigeria, like Gombe State, needed the fervent prayers of all well-meaning citizens to overcome the current security and other related challenges confronting the nation and its federating units.
“We are aware that Nigeria and indeed the world is in a precarious situation.
“But, we are hopeful that God has a way of bringing this temptation being faced by the country to a happy ending.
” The responsibility lies on us to open our eyes and consistently seek the help and intervention of Almighty Allah,” Governor Yahaya said.
He urged the APC Elders’ Forum to use the Ramadan period to pray fervently for the state, the nation and leaders at all levels.
He said they should plead for God’s guidance and protection against the enemies of the county and humanity.
The Gombe State Governor had wondered why some individuals derive pleasure in taking up arms and kidnapping their fellow human beings for ransom.
He said such practice is repugnant and alien to modern civilisation.
According to him, the holy month of Ramadan presents a unique opportunity to all Muslims to devote and seek the face of the Almighty Allah for the remission of sins, repentance, and the granting of supplications.
While thanking the APC Elders’ Forum for honouring his invitation for the Iftar, Governor Yahaya said his administration would continue to run an open-door policy, to harvest constructive ideas for the benefit of the people of the state.
He solicited for continued support and advice from the elders as he pilots the affairs of the state.
The Chairman of the APC Elders’ Forum in Gombe State, Mr. Jauro Tela Abubakar, thanked Governor Yahaya for honouring them with a feast in the holy month of Ramadan.
He gave them assurance that they were prepared to counter any move that seeks to undermine the excellent and people-oriented projects the present administration is undertaking as well as the examplary leadership he is providing.
During the session, special prayers were offered for the peace, security and prosperity of Gombe State and Nigeria.
Those that were present during the Iftar Dinner were the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, State Chairman of APC, Mr. Nitte Amangal, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi and Chief of Staff, Abubakar Inuwa Kari.
E/Suzan O.
