Eid Al-Adha: Hon Rabiu Alfa Urge Muslims To Imbibe Values of Sacrifice and Endurance

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Member representing Ankpa ii sate constituency and the deputy minority leader of Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon Rabiu Momoh Alfa on Sunday called on Muslims in his constituency, kogi state and Nigeria to imbibe the values of sacrifice and endurance as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

In his Sallah message, Rabiu said the period of celebration is one that calls for every Muslim and people of other faiths to embrace the tenets of sacrifice, patience, humility and brotherly love.

He explained that the significance of the Eid Al-Adha should be beyond the festivities, adding that it should be a moment to reflect on why God has united everyone with a common humanity of blood, food and water as these should constitute what binds the people together.

Hon Rabiu called on the people to rededicate themselves to a greater acceptance of the lessons of piety, faithfulness, dedication, fortitude, obedience, sacrifice and selfless service which are for the benefit of mankind.

“As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, let us renew our faith in our leaders and implore the Almighty God to restore to us those values that place high premium on human life, love of neighbour and sharing.

 Speaking on the current economic hardship, Hon Rabiu said“the current period requires more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater willingness to make personal sacrifices for the good of all. Hon Rabiu said his doors are always opened to the people of his constituency for constructive ideas, engagement that can bring prosperity to Ankpa ii and kogi state in general. While wishing all Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration,  Rabiu expressed deep appreciation for the support given to him by the people of his constituency, urging them to continue to embrace peaceful co-existence.


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