By Stephen Adeleye.
The Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Hon (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael, has urged Muslim faithful to use the holy month of Ramadan to offer more prayers for Nigeria amidst the economic hardships.
Zacchaeus made the call in a congratulatory message to Muslims, which was made available to Journalists on Saturday in Kabba, by his Chief Press Secretary (COS), Omofa John.
The chairman described the holy month as a blessed one, in which God rewards the worship of the Muslims.
Zacchaeus noted that though leaders had been doing everything to turn the situation around, but emphasised that “prayers are of greater essence at this time.”
The chairman equally charged Muslims around the world to demonstrate the lessons of love, kindness and good neighborliness as taught by Prophet Mohammed.
He further admonished those who had enough to remember their neighbours, noting that more people were going through hard times.
“My administration has been doing everything possible to mitigate the effects of the economic hardship through donations support and women empowerment scheme.
“We are assuring the people of the local government that our government would not relent until life became better for all residents of the local government area.
“This is another opportunity offered to us by God to serve Him and seek His face, and I will encourage all and sundry to make good use of the opportunity as always.
“I charge the Muslim Ummah to, as they have always done, pray for our dear state and Nigeria, as we have all come to realize that prayer remains the greatest key for believers to make things happen.
“We do know that our country is in a bit of economic hardship, but while we continue to look up to the leaders to do the needful, we must also support our hopes with prayers to God,” Zacchaeus said.
The chairman urged Muslim brothers and sisters, especially those who have in abundance, to remember their neighbours and show kindness.
Hon (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael called for sacrifice, unity during Ramadan, and emphasized the significance of the holy month, describing it as a time of sacrifice, self-denial, and supplication.
