Eid-El-Fitr: Gov Bala calls for peace, tolerance
By Umar Moh’d
Muslim ummah in Bauchi State have been advised by the Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed to always promote peace and tolerate one another as propagated by the teachings of Islam.
He made the remarks yesterday in his Sallah message to the citizens of the State and congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, praying that the lessons learned during the month of Ramadan would continue to guide our actions and utterances after the holy month.
He said Eid is a moment to revive the sense of tawhid after Ramadan and feel the joy for having fasted, prayed, and immersed ourselves in worship.
It also symbolises purity, renewal, and generosity as support to the poor and needy is an important part of the celebration which brings people and communities together.
He said the Eid-el-Fitr should not only be turned into a mere holiday defined by pomp and pageantry but should be used as an occasion to atone for our shortcomings and resolve to take corrective measures towards improving our relationship with Allah (SWT), fellow Muslim Umma and at the same time should emulate Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by making sacrifices for the benefit of the less privileged in our society.
“We should also pray to Almighty Allah for peace, unity and prosperity of our dear State and the country as a whole”.
Governor Bala promised that as a Government, they will not relent in their drive to ensure the continuous peaceful coexistence among the heterogeneous ethnic and religious groups in the State. calling for continued understanding, cooperation and support towards the realization of this noble objective.
” I would like to call on all the good people of the State to use the occasion of the Eid-el-fitr to strengthen the existing relationships among them and also establish new ones. You should also imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, love and respect for one another. I also appeal for tolerance, accommodation and a sense of understanding among the various ethnic, religious and political groups in the State. ” He said
The governor explained that as they approach the half-mark of their second and final term, he assured that the government will not only sustain the tempo in providing the dividends of democracy but would strive to improve upon its performance in this regard.
“We are not unmindful of the economic difficulties being experienced by the people in the country and in our dear state. I want to assure you that Government is doing everything possible to see to the improvement of the situation. We have remained resolute in our determination to provide a robust social protection mechanism to address the challenges of the citizens. ” He added.
