By Polycarp Auta
Jos – Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly Mr Abok Ayuba on Monday urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the unity, growth, and development of the country.
The speaker also urged Muslims in the state to uphold the principles of unity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance observed by Prophet Muhammad as they celebrate his birth.
Ayuba gave the advice in a statement signed by his Director of Press, Mr Bulus Atang to commemorate this year’s Eid-el Maulud.
The speaker described the guiding principles of unity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance as virtues critical to the growth and development of the country.
He noted that Prophet Muhammad and Islam preached doctrines that were necessary for building a peaceful and virile society.
He said that the Plateau House of Assembly would remain steadfast in supporting the executive arm of government in the state to ensure that the present administration delivered a peaceful, united, and progressive Plateau to the people.
