Rep Member calls for unity, peace as Muslims celebrate Sallah
By Gloria Essien, Abuja
The member representing Dukku/ Nafada Federal Constituency Gombe State in the House of Representatives, Mr Abdullahi El-Rasheed has called for unity and peace among Nigerians as Muslims mark this year’s Eid-al-Fitr celebration.
El-Rasheed urged Nigerians to be their brothers’ and sisters’ keepers as he stressed that achieving a better society would require all hands to be on deck.
The Gombe lawmaker also felicitated with his constituency on the occasion of the Sallah as he assured of his commitment to building human capacity, employment creation and infrastructural development of his constituents.
He expressed his commitment to the growth and development of the people promising to prioritize the needs of his constituents and work tirelessly to ensure proper delivery of democratic dividends.
The lawmaker urged Nigerians to always put the interest of the country above every other interest, adding that the motivation should be the love for humanity.
Mr El-Rasheed also urged the Muslim faithful to reflect on the significance of the celebration which marks the end of the one-month-long fasting, Ramadan, and share love everywhere they find themselves.
The House member urged Nigerians to continue to work for peace and unity to ensure the progress of the country.
“I heartily celebrate with all our Muslim brothers and sisters across the country and the world at large on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. It is a moment which calls for sober reflection, marking the end of the fasting season, Ramadan. As Nigerians, we should see the need to sacrifice for a united country and promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence. I wish you all happy celebrations and pray the Almighty Allah continues to bless us with love, peace and prosperity,” he said.
The lawmaker also urged Nigerians not to lose hope in their elected representatives but to support them to achieve their mandates.
Emmanuel Ukoh
