Eid-el-Fitr: Obaseki Celebrates With Edo Muslim Faithfuls, Calls For Prayers, Resilience From Residents

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As Muslims all over the world celebrates the Eid-el-Fitr after a successful Ramadan, the Edo state governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, is felicitating with Muslims in the state, wishing them

In an Eid-El Fitr message, governor Obaseki asked Muslim faithful and other Edo residents to continue to pray and be resilient despite the economic realities of the country. He admonished that with hope, love in the heart of people, they will be able to sail through these hard times.

Obaseki said, “On behalf of the Government and people of Edo State, I extend my warmest congratulations to you as you celebrate Eid-el-Fitr after the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

 

“As you celebrate this joyous occasion, I urge you to sustain the lessons of sacrifice, selflessness, tolerance, discipline and love learnt during the period of Ramadan. These virtues are necessary in achieving peace, unity and sustainable socio-economic development in our state and country.

 

“I encourage you to continue to show love, care and compassion to one another, as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W), especially at this time when majority of our citizens are experiencing hardship arising from the nation’s harsh economic realities.

“I urge you all not to lose hope in the country despites its many socioeconomic challenges but continue to pray for our dear state and country, Nigeria, and work towards the progress and development of our state and nation.”

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