Eid-El-Fitri: Gov Sule Felicitates With Muslims, Preaches Tolerance Amongst Faiths

Rabiu Omaku

As Muslims faithful in Nasarawa State joint its counterpart across the globe to celebrate this year Eid-el-Fitri, Governor Abdullahi Sule has called on two religions faith to tolerate each other for the sake of peace and development in the State.

The Governor’s message was contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Lafia, the State capital.

He explained that, as the administration is on transition, the Government have a responsibility to commit the State and the Nation into prayers in order to have a peaceful and seamless process.

According to him,” Let me use this special occasion to call on my dear people of Nasarawa State to continue to tolerate each other’s beliefs and values in order to sustain peace, harmony, socio-cultural and economic prosperity. We must appreciate our diversity and utilize for purposeful growth and collective development

“My dear brethren, as you are aware, Muslims all over the world have observed the fast in the sacred month of Ramadan for the past thirty (30) days in compliance with the Islamic injunction.

“Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam contained in Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2), verses 183-87. The Fast which rules deter individuals from eating, drinking and satisfying other desires from sunset to dawn, is aimed at strengthening our spiritual engagements and obeying Allah’s command.

“As we mark the end of this year’s Ramadan Fast, I wish to felicitate with all Muslim faithful in the State, as we join millions of Nigerians and other brethren across the globe to mark the 2026 Eid-el-Fitri (Sallah) celebration,” he said.

He also called on all citizens to remain law abiding and pursue their lawful means of livelihood with no fear of molestation.

The Governor further appealed to all road users to obey traffic regulations, just as he call on the officials of Federal Road Safety Commission and other security agencies to intensify enforcement of the laws during this festive season and beyond.