Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has called for prayers for the state and the country in these challenging times and appealed for observance of COVID-10 protocols as Muslim faithful celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
In a message of felicitation signed by Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, the governor urged Muslims to emulate the example of faith and sacrifice that Sallah symbolises.
The governor of Kaduna state commended the resilience of citizens in these tough times and prayed for the blessings of Allah for the immense sacrifices that are being made.
El-Rufai urged the Muslim community to keep hope alive, and to celebrate Eid el-Kabir in compliance with public health guidelines prescribed to protect everyone from the very infectious Delta variant Covid-19 that is already circulating in some states in the country.
The governor appealed to all communities in Kaduna state to uphold peace and harmony, despite the security challenges in many communities.
The statement further urged all residents to remain vigilant and be law-abiding as security agencies intensify anti-banditry operations to secure communities.
