Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has felicitated with Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging them to emulate the Holy Prophet Mohammed by imbibing the ideals of sacrifice exemplified by the Prophet.
In a Sallah Message, Governor Wike said Eid-el-Kabir is a season of Love, Peace, friendship and sacrifice.
He urged all Nigerians to embrace religious tolerance which will promote peace across the country and enhance national development.
He assured the people of Rivers State that the State Government will work with the security agencies to ensure that all citizens celebrate the Sallah in peace and harmony.
He congratulated the Muslim community in Rivers State on the Sallah celebration, assuring them that his administration will continue to partner with them to move the state forward.
The Governor thanked the state Muslim community for the consistent support that they have always extended to his administration.
Meanwhile, Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo has urged Muslim faithful in the State to continue to emulate the virtues of obedience demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad.
Dr. Banigo stated this in a good will message from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, 19th July, 2021 to felicitate with Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Id el Kabir festival.
According to the Deputy Governor, Prophet Muhammad was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s Command which she said was a rare quality.
Dr. Banigo who assured them that the Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike led Government would continue to carry all residents in the State along in the scheme of things, urged them to continue to support the Governor.
She said the State Government is collaborating with the Security Agencies to ensure a hitch free celebration and wished all Muslims a Happy Idel Kabir.
