Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central States Governor’s Forum (NCSGF), Abubakar Sani Bello, has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the country as they join other faithfuls across the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
In a statement by his media aide, Mary Noel-Berje, Bello charged the Ummah to imbibe the teachings of Eid-el-Kabir and reflect on the great lessons of the festival of sacrifice which, he said, is a core tenet of the Islamic faith.
He said the celebration should remind the Muslim Ummah and, indeed, all humanity of the need to make personal sacrifices to enhance the common good and collective interests of the people.
He stressed the need for the Muslims to be submissive, obedient, patient and trust in Allah to direct and guide them to the right path as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim’s submission to Allah’s command.
The governor noted that, although the dwindling economy of the nation is taking its toll on the people, it is nonetheless, rewarding to share and care for the less privileged and the vulnerable people in the society stressing that the festival calls for love towards humanity.
“The celebration encourages us to show kindness, love and help the needy as well as loyalty and obedience to constituted authorities. These are some of its unique tenets that should be reflected in our daily lives,” he added.
Bello also used the occasion to urge all Nigerlites and, indeed, Nigerians to remain patient, trustful and support the APC-led administration in the country as it proffers solution to the current economic downturn and security challenges.
