EID-EL-FITR: SOLUDO TASKS MUSLIMS ON LOVE AND PEACEFUL LIFE

REPORTER: KEVIN EKEDIEGWU

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has preached peace and unity in the country as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Congratulating the Muslim faithful on the completion of the thirty-day fasting, Governor Soludo stressed that the spiritual exercise had drawn them closer to Allah.

He urged Muslims and other Nigerians to live in peace, love and harmony with one another as brothers and sisters.

The Governor encouraged Nigerians not to lose hope, despite the difficulties and economic hardship in the country but charged them to continually pray for the country.

While noting that Ramadan was a season of discipline and sacrifice, the governor urged them to celebrate with modesty and to remember the less-privileged amongst them.

In a statement, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Christian Aburime, said Professor Soludo also called on the Nigerian leaders, irrespective of religious affiliations, to draw from the lessons of the Ramadan in ensuring justice, equity and good governance.

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU