Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has felicitated with the Muslim faithful as they celebrate the 2024 Eid-el-Fitr.
Eid-el-Fitr is being observed by Muslims to mark the end of the 30-day Ramadan fast.
This is contained in a Sallah message on Wednesday by Isma’ila Misili, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe.
Yahaya admonished the Muslims to uphold the teachings and values instilled during the Ramadan fast and integrate them into their daily lives for the betterment of society.
He called for prayer, unity, and resilience amid prevailing economic challenges.
“The current difficulties are transient, and better days lie ahead. Nigeria will emerge stronger,” the governor said.
Yahaya enjoined Muslim faithful to sustain the devotion and other acts of worship observed during the Holy Month for the good of the religion, society, and humanity.
According to Yahaya, Nigeria is in dire need of good people with excellent moral standing to overcome the evils being perpetrated by some elements who do not mean well for the country.
Yahaya, who is also the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF), underscored the importance of moral integrity in combating societal ills.
“Eid-el-Fitr festival connotes sacrifice, selflessness, love, and obedience to the tenets of Islam.
“I, therefore, enjoin us to draw enduring lessons from the Ramadan and show love to one another, as well as promote harmony and peaceful coexistence among our diverse people.
“The same way we all remembered the less privileged and those afflicted by poverty during Ramadan, I implore us to carry over these attributes beyond Ramadan,” he said.
While reiterating his commitment to peace and security, Yahaya emphasised the importance of delivering a democratic dividend to the people to move the state forward.
The governor also urged the people to avail themselves of opportunities in agriculture and the empowerment initiatives of the federal and state governments to improve their economic wellbeing.
He tasked the community and religious leaders to support the government in upholding peace and security for the social and economic development of the state. (NAN)
