Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on Muslims to reflect on the great lessons of Eid-El-Kabir, the festival of sacrifice.
The governor, in his Eid-El-Kabir message through his Chief Press Secretary CPS, Bologi Ibrahim, underscored the significance of Eid-El-Kabir to Muslims and called on them to imbibe the virtues of love, obedience, and sacrifice as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.).
He also urged Muslim faithfuls to use the occasion to foster harmonious coexistence, strengthen their devotion, and remain resolute to the will of Allah.
Governor Bago congratulated Muslims the world over for the Eid-El-Kabir celebration and prayed to Allah to accept their prayers and sacrifices and accompany their daily lawful businesses with limitless blessings.
While also praying for improved security and peace in the state in particular and Nigeria in general, the farmer governor urged the residents of the state to continue to show understanding and support for his administration.
He reaffirmed the administration's unwavering commitment to building a New Niger hinged on peace, unity, economic prosperity, growth, and development for the greater good of the people.
The governor also wished all Nigerlites on pilgrimage a successful exercise and urged them to pray for peace, unity, and the development of the state, as well as be good ambassadors while in the holy land.