Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has called on Muslims across the country and Nigerians in general to use the occasion of Ed-el-Fitr celebration to imbibe the culture of peace, unity and love among one another.
Governor Okowa , in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Aniagwu Ehiedu, urged Muslims in the state, to adhere strictly to the teachings of the great Prophet of Islam, Mohammad and to sustain the ideals of the month of Ramadan beyond the Ramadan period.
Governor Okowa said, “Islam is indeed a religion of peace and the true essence of the religion is to unite the entire mankind in love and harmony”, adding that “We must all continue to pray and work hard towards building a peaceful, united and prosperous Nigeria,”.
While calling on Nigerians to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his determination to build a peaceful, united and virile nation, Okowa urged Deltans both at home and abroad to use the occasion to pray for peace and unity across the state to ensure the smooth implementation of the SMART agenda program’s in the state.
Governor Okowa ceized the opportunity of Eid el Fitir celebration to restate his commitment to the actualization of the prosperity for Deltans policy
