On the commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has called on Nigerians to renew their faith in God and intensify prayers for the country to surmount its challenges.
In his goodwill message, Omo-Agege urged the Muslim faithful to use the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s birthday to deepen love, patience and perseverance.
While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Maulud Nabiyya celebration, the Delta Central lawmaker noted that the challenges facing the nation would better be confronted if such qualities were imbibed by all.
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He urged the Muslim community to use the occasion to reflect on the essential lessons of the prophet’s life and pray for sustained peace in the country.
‘I call on Muslims to embrace the exemplary conduct of Prophet Muhammad so as to ensure the growth and development of the country. They should also imbibe peaceful co-existence with people of other faith,’ he said.
Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade also felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-el-Maolud, advising that the Unity of purpose, virtues of Kindness, humility, and Peaceful Co-existence exemplified by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him)be emulated.
Eid-el Maolud celebration is being observed annually by Muslims all over the world to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
Ayade in a message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Christian Ita, said the selfless services rendered by Prophet Muhammed who served as a unifying leader to all Muslims should be a lesson to Humanity.
The governor, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the celebration of the holy Prophet’s birthday, explained that the virtues of service and exemplary leadership as demonstrated by the Prophet Muhammed should be imbibed by all mankind.
He Commended the Muslim community in Cross River State for their continued support, peaceful co-existence, tolerance and support for his government, even as he urged them to use the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s birth to reflect on the essential lessons of his life.
He also urged them to pray for the continued well being of Cross River state and the nation in general.
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