September 16, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to show love to one another and imbibe the virtues of perseverance and tolerance.
Governor Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, noted that the feast of Eid-el-Maulud is a celebration of love and a time to reflect on the Prophet’s teachings on unity, compassion and peace.
He enjoined adherents of Islam in the state and the country to always strive to be their brother’s keeper, show practical love and ensure peaceful co-existence with others.
“As Muslims across the world mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is a time to reflect on his ideals and teachings on love, unity, compassion and peace.
“I urge adherents of the faith to demonstrate practical love, and patriotism and ensure peaceful co-existence with others. The principles of good neighbourliness and being a brother’s keeper are best manifested in a season like this.
“On this auspicious moment of the celebration of the feast of Eid-el-Maulud, I felicitate with my Muslim brothers in the state and across Nigeria.
“May this celebration bring greater prosperity and joy to you all and our state,” he said.
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
