Niger State governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on Muslims and Nigerians in general to remain steadfast in praying for the overall peace and development of the country.
The farmer governor stated this in an interview with the media shortly after observing the two -Unit congregational prayers at the Central Eid prayer ground, Minna in marking this year’s Eid-el- Kabir.
Farmer Umaru Bago congratulated all Muslims for being alive to witness another Eid-el-Kabir festivity and called on them to reflect on themselves by moving closer to Allah in worship and seek forgiveness.
The farmer governor who stressed on the significance of Eid prayers said, it provides a platform where people from all walks of life converge and offer prayers pointing out that,he remains hopeful of a brighter future for the Country.
He used the medium to call on Nigerians to remain patient with the government as it is working relentlessly for the betterment of the citizenry.
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar congratulated the Ummah the world over for the Eid-el-Kabir festival and prayed that Allah continues to bring peace and prosperity to the Nation .
He urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love and togetherness and be advocates of peace anywhere they are.
The deputy Imam, Minna Central Mosque, Malam Habibu Abubakar Maibasira had earlier led worshippers in the two-unit congregational Eid prayer followed by a sermon which focused on the need for Muslims to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and obedience to Allah.
Former Niger State governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, deputy governor Comrade Yakubu Garba, Secretary to the State Government Abubakar Usman, Emir of Minna, Umar Faruk Bahago, Chairman Chanchaga Local Government Council, Dr. Mustapha Muhammad were among several other dignitaries that were in attendance.
