The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria MACBAN has pledged to always cooperate with Governors of the five southeast states to live in peace with their communities in the zone.
This was contained in a Eid El Maulud message by the Southeast Chairman of the group, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, on Monday in Awka, Anambra.
He urged members cattle breeders across the country to use the occassion to pray for continued peace, unity among their host communities.
Siddiki commended the Southeast Governors of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states , the traditional rulers in the communities and other community leaders for their support to the Association.
In a message, made available to reporters in Awka, to mark the 2019 Eid el-Maulud, in commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the Miyetti leader said they were happy in Igbo land.
“The highest respect, Muslims all over the World can give in remembrance of Prophet Muhammad is to follow his footsteps of non-violence, peaceful disposition and remarkable virtues of patience and love for one another”
“Prophet Muhammad was a paragon of peace, humility and justice for all, and as we honour him , let us follow his examples in words and actions by promoting tolerance, love, harmony and peaceful coexistence in the country”
“Miyetti Allah appreciates the South east governors, Traditional Rulers and other community leaders for their support given to the association in the zone.
“We are assuring host communities and our members that my leadership will continue to collaborate with security agencies in the five eastern states of Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Imo and Ebonyi to guarantee the safety of lives and property”
“We have no other country like ours. So it’s pertinent for all Nigerians irrespective of religious background to live in peace with one another,” Siddiki said
The Nation
