Gov. Makinde urges Oyo Muslims to sustain prayers for leaders
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria, on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri festivities.
A statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, quoted Mr Makinde as calling on the Muslims to sustain prayers for the state and its leaders.
He congratulated Muslim faithful on witnessing the end of the Ramadan and prayed that Allah would accept their worship.and keep them all alive and healthy to witness the next Ramadan.
The governor added, “though the Ramadan season is over, Muslim faithful must continue to practise the lessons that the Holy Month taught us all by remaining close to Allah SWT and submitting to His will.
“Residents of the state also should continue to pray for our government and support its programmes and policies, which are geared towards repositioning the state.
“I also want to charge them that though the Ramadan is over, their commitment to the ideals of prayers, selflessness and service should not wane, as these are values that can make our society a better place.
“Please, do not relent in your prayers for Oyo State and its leadership and your support for our administration.
“We believe that it is in doing these that we all can derive joy and bring about a better Oyo State.”
(NAN)
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