Niger Gov. Abubakar Sani Bello Advocates The Need For Peace, As Muslims Mark Eid El Fitr Celebration

Olabode Adaramola

Niger Gov.  Abubakar Sani Bello Advocates  The  Need For  Peace,  As Muslims  Mark Eid El Fitr

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has advocated the need for peace as Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el Fitir marking the end of Ramadan Fast.

Governor Sani Bello stated  this on Thursday  after observing two raka’at prayers with other faithfuls at the Kontagora Eid praying Ground.

While congratulating Muslims for their perseverance during the Ramadan period, the governor admonished the citizens to be cautious of their environment and report any suspicious and uncomfortable movements within their neighbourhoods.

He reiterated the need for the people to intensify prayers so that peace was restored to Nigeria especially Niger State.

“In recent times we have experienced a lot of security challenges, this calls for the need for fervent prayers ”, he said.

He added that the security agencies were doing their best believing that  peace will soon return to the country.

In his sermon, Chief Imam of the Emir’s  Palace Kontagora, Mallam Shehu Rimaye who led the two raka’at prayers expressed gratitude to Allah for guiding them through the Ramadan period amidst security challenges.

Advertisement

He commended the efforts of the security agencies  in conjunction with government in fighting criminal elements in the country.

In his sermon, Chief Imam of the Emir’s  Palace Kontagora, Mallam Shehu Rimaye who led the two raka’at prayers expressed gratitude to Allah for guiding them through the Ramadan period amidst security challenges.

He commended the efforts of the security agencies  in conjunction with government in fighting criminal elements in the country.

Mallam Rimaye called on Muslims to continue with prayers, admonishing them to desist from criticizing leaders unnecessarily

The Imam cautioned parents to give their children good parenting, urging them to stop their wards from indecent dressing which he described as unislamic.

The Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji  Saidu Namaska was represented at the occasion  by the Madawaki of Kontagora, Alhaji  Aminu Mohammed.

Governor Sani Bello later  paid visit to the Emir of Kontagora in his palace after the Eid Prayer.

Check Also

NDIC Harp On Stakeholders Collaboration On Prudential Thresholds, Regulatory Instruments In Financial System Stability

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has said for a viable financial system stability to thrive, there need for collaboration from all stakeholders in the domestic economy.