In his Sallah message on the occasion of Eid el-Kabir celebration , Abubakar III noted that the industrial action embarked upon by both university lecturers and medical practitioners nationwide is a matter of great concern.
“We call on the government to listen to the complaints of the workers with intention of solving them. The workers on their part should always be mindful of the suffering of teeming populace in the country,” he explained.
He urged governments at all levels to empower the youths through proper education and moral training as well as provision of employment opportunities, adding that “this would enhance the security situation and bring the desired peace in this country.”
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari allayed fears that Boko Haram insurgency is escalating to some states in the North.
He also expressed confidence that the insecurity being experienced in the nation will not find its way into Ilorin the Kwara State capital even as he charged religions adherents to ensure peaceful co-existence in the community through tolerance.
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, in his Sallah message canvassed for sincere leadership at all levels as a recipe for peace in the Nigeria.
The Emir, who made his first public appearance since his return from a medical check up in Dubai, appeared at the Eid Ground on a wheelchair.
The monarch identified dishonesty and lack of trust as factors militating against the development of the nation.
The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, congratulated adherents of the Islamic faith, especially women, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
In a message signed by Mrs Ayo Adesugba, a Director of Information in the Presidency, she urged Muslim women to use the opportunity of the celebration to reflect.
Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola urged Nigerians to work towards ensuring peace in all parts of the country, just as he stressed the need for immediate stoppage of killings and maiming in the country.
The governor also called on adherents of all religions to uphold the sacredness of human life, saying God did not command or appoint anyone as judge in all of the revealed scriptures to take the life of another in the guise of protecting any faith.
Aregbesola said in his speech to mark this year’s Eid-el-kabir that it was wrong for any reasonable and rational human being to kill fellow human being under the guess of religion or other factors.
The governor of Ebonyi State, Martin Elechi urged Muslim faithful in the country to support the President Goodluck Jonathan proposed National Conference where everybody will bare their minds on the issue concerning the affairs of the country.
Elechi said that Boko Haram insurgence was not in line with the Islamic teaching of Prophet Mohammed, saying that Boko Haram was fighting everybody including Muslims and Christians and noted that Koran and Bible doesn’t preach killings but unity.
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State urged Muslims and all Nigerians to use the Eid- el-Kabir celebration to intensify prayers toward the full return of peace to some states in the North currently threatened by Boko Haram insecurity.
Shettima, in a Sallah message during a breakfast with senior government officials and some residents yesterday in Maiduguri said the nation needs more prayers with increasing apprehension about 2015 elections and unity of Nigeria. “People should keep praying for enduring peace and continually work for peace because all these apprehension about 2015 are unnecessary. I believe 2015 should be a peaceful transition. Power belongs to God and the 2015 elections should not be taken as do-or-die affair,” he said.
Kano State Governor, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso also felicitated with Muslims all over the world on the occasion.
In a message signed by his Director of Press, Halilu Dantiye, he called on Muslims to inculcate the teachings of the festival, which include sacrifice and total obedience to the will of Allah.
Former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar, urged Muslims in Nigeria to strive towards strengthening peaceful coexistence and good neighbourliness for the betterment of the country.
He said: “Nigerians must imbibe the lessons of the Ed-el Kabir, which include love and kindness, piety, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence and commitment to duty.”
Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State, urged Muslims to galvanise their energies towards the development of the country.
In a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita, he enjoined the Muslim Ummah, Nigerians and indeed all people of goodwill to remember the significance of the celebration which is sacrifice, obedience and love.
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, prayed that God would continue to grant President Goodluck Jonathan wisdom, knowledge and understanding needed to direct the affairs of the nation to the promised Land.
No comments:
Post a Comment