The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Edo State and Nigeria as they join Muslims around the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud.
The governor, in an Eid-el-Maulud message, said the celebration, which is the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W), offers Nigerians an opportunity for thoughtful reflection as a people and reinforces the need for tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
“Despite our religious, tribal, ethnic and political affiliations, the prophet’s message of peace and good neighbourliness should motivate us all to work together towards building a strong, united and prosperous Nigeria,” Obaseki said.
“I also urge the Muslim faithful to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for peace and the progress of our dear nation.
“As a government, we will continue to make policy decisions that reflect our diversity as a people and sustain the peaceful co-existence of all residents in Edo State,” he said.
EID-EL-MAULUD GREETINGS
I celebrate with the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W), as we mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud.
This celebration offers an opportunity for thoughtful reflection as a people and reinforces the need for tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
Despite our religious, tribal, ethnic and political affiliations, the prophet’s message of peace and good neighbourliness should motivate us all to work together towards building a strong, united and prosperous Nigeria.
I also urge the Muslim faithful to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for peace and the progress of our dear nation.
As a government, we will continue to make policy decisions that reflect our diversity as a people and sustain the peaceful co-existence of all residents in Edo State.
His Excellency,
Godwin Obaseki
Governor, Edo State
