By Awayi Kuje
The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahimm Abdullahi, has felicitated with the Muslim community on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration and called for special prayers for the nation’s security and other challenges.
This is contained in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafia on Friday by his Press Secretary, Alhaji Jibrin Gwamna.
The statement quoted the speaker also urging citizens to use the period to pray for the success of 2023 general election in the country.
Abdullahi, who is the state’s Amirul-Hajj (Leader of Nasarawa State Government’s delegation) to this year’s pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, said that fervent prayers was needed by all.
“Let us all continue to pray fervently for God Almighty to see our country out of this security challenges and other emerging challenges facing the nation.
“This is for God’s intervention in order to overcome the security and other challenges facing the nation and for peace to reign in the country.
“We should also continue to pray for the success of 2023 general elections,” the statement read in part.
He underscored the significance of the festival of sacrifice, hence the need for the period to be used for sober reflections.
The state number three citizen urged the faithful to use the period to strengthen their relationship with God and fellow human beings, especially the need for wealthy individuals to support the indigent in the society in order to give them sense of belonging.
Besides, the speaker urged Nigerians to pray and support leaders at all levels to succeed.
“Let’s all pray and support our leaders at all levels to succeed, President Muhammadu Buhari needs our prayers.
“Our amiable Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, needs our support and prayers to enable them succeed as well as all other leaders at all levels,” the statement added.
Abdullahi called on his constituents, the state and the country at large to be law abiding citizens and remain committed to constituted authorities in the interest of peace.
He wished all Muslims a successful Sallah celebration. (NAN)