Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has congratulated Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebrations while commending citizens and residents of the state for their unalloyed support to his administration over the last three years.
The Governor made this known at the Eid Prayer Ground in Okene, Kogi Central this morning.
Governor Bello and the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM (Dr) Ado Ibrahim were accompanied to the prayer ground by top government officials.
Bello urged the people to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice which signifies the essence of Eid-El-Kabir.
“We join Muslims around the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha to commemorate Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. this occasion calls for sacrifice, love and the need to leave in peace amongst ourselves.
“We not only mark Eid-ul-Adha, we perform our own acts of ibada – sacrifice, friendship, generosity, mercy, forgiveness – indeed every act which proves our love for Allah and for our fellow humans, with the most widespread being the distribution of food and other gift items to the less privileged. Governor Bello, therefore, congratulated all believers who successfully undertook the Eid-El-Kabir this year stressing that as they conclude the rites of the Hajj and prepare to return home”
The governor also enjoined the people to continue to pray for peace and prosperity of the nation ”we should join the pilgrims in offering special prayers for greater security, peace, unity and progress in our dear state and country, as well as for the peaceful and successful conduct of the next gubernatorial elections in Kogi State.”
