Gen. Abdulsalami, Deputy Governor Task Nigerians On Peace

Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former head of state, and Mr. Yakubu Garba, the deputy governor of Niger, have pleaded for Nigerians to embrace peace, calling it a “panacea” for long-term progress.

The pair made such statement during a conversation with reporters just after the two Rakat prayers on Wednesday at the Eid Prayer Ground in Minna.
Additionally, Abdulsalami urged all Nigerians to act in the nation’s best interests in accordance with the Eid-El-Kabir celebration’s spirit.
“I would like to extend my congratulations to all Muslims on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir and express my hope that Nigerians will give peace a chance so that we may all advance as a nation.

“It is very critical for everybody to live in peace with one another for the country to be blessed,” he said.

Similarly, Garba equally called on residents of the state to use the festive period to show more love, and live in peace and harmony with another necessary for development to thrive.

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The deputy governor promised that the Gov. Umaru Bago-led government would do everything possible to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people.

On his part, a member of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Alhaji Nma Kolo, called on residents of the state to pray for the state and the country to overcome security challenges.
Also, Alhaji Akilu Musa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, enjoined Muslim faithful to embrace each other in love and peace for the development of the state.

In the same vein, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, has called on Muslims to use the Eid-el-Kabir to pray fervently for the peace and unity of Nigeria.

He stated this in a Sallah Message at the Eid praying ground in Bida on Wednesday. (NAN)

 

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