ABEOKUTA – Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has said Nigeria will overcome its current challenges and emerge a strong, united and prosperous nation.
In his Eid-el-Fitr message signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Taiwo Adeoluwa, the governor stated that “The attributes of self-discipline, compassion, brotherliness and patriotism exhibited during the holy month of Ramadan, if sustained, will bring within our reach and attainment the dreams of our founding fathers for a united and prosperous nation.”
He called on Muslim faithful to be in the vanguard of the campaign for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians and respect for the sanctity of life, noting that “Islam is a religion of peace.”
He enjoined all adherents of Islam to continue to strengthen their relationship with the Almighty Allah through fasting and prayers and obedience to the teachings of Prophet Muhammed (SAW).
Amosun wished the Muslim Ummah a happy celebration.