Ramadan: Niger State Governor Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria

Niger State Governor in North Central Nigeria, Abubakar Sani Bello has called on Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to beseech Almighty Allah to continue blessing the country.

The Governor who stated this in a statement by his spokesperson, Mary Noel Berje urged Muslims Umma to use the Ramadan period in uniting its people to bring relative peace, sustainable progress and development to the nation.

He urged Muslim faithful to comply with the principles of the holy month in order to maximise the spiritual and physical benefits inherent in the month.

“Good intention, prayers and sincerity of purpose in the pursuit of good deeds are a necessary condition for reaping the benefits of the holy month.”

Necessary attention

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello reminded Muslims that Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and urged the faithful to accord it all the necessary attention, by being proactive in decisions and actions that will ensure their full participation in the fast.

The Governor also appealed to scholars to watch their utterances, concentrate on the true teachings of Islam and educate their audience of what is expected of Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan to earn Allah’s blessings.

“I enjoin Muslims to capitalize on the benefits of the holy month and increase their love for humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity and gratitude.”

Governor Sani Bello once again used the opportunity to thank all stakeholders who contributed to the relatively peaceful general elections across the country and the state in particular,while also appreciating the electorate who massively voted for candidates of the APC in Presidential, Gubernatorial, National and State Assembly elections.

The Governor, who is now the Senator-elect for Zone C assured that his zone and indeed the state in general will be adequately represented in the incoming 10th assembly.

Lateefah Ibrahim