By METROWATCH
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Delta and Nigerian muslims as they celebrate Eid-al-Adha.
Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, exhorted the adherents of Islam to follow the footsteps of Prophet Mohammed by absorbing the principles of selflessness demonstrated by the Holy Prophet.
He said Eid-al-Adha celebration was a time of sacrifice, love, harmony, and family time and urged Nigerians, regardless of their faith or ethnicity, to keep up their peaceful coexistence and to love and care for one another.
He urged Muslims and Nigerians in general to keep up their prayers for the country’s advancement and peace.
While assuring of a peaceful celebration in the state, the Governor said security agencies were fully prepared to ensure that the Sallah celebration in the state was peaceful and devoid of any incidences.
Governor Oborevwori assured the Muslim community in the state that his administration would continue to partner with them to move the state forward.
He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters all over the country on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-al-Adha.
“We must use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to reflect further and pray for our country to overcome the many problems confronting it.
“As we work to solidify the reigns of administration throughout the nation, let’s continue to live in harmony and cooperate with all tiers of government.
“I implore everyone of you to ensure that, as we rejoice, let us all learn to be our brothers’ keeper by promoting peaceful coexistence amongst people of different tribes and religious beliefs.”
