Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has called on Muslim faithful to reflect on the significance of the Eid-el-Fitr festival and offer prayers for Nigeria to overcome its challenges and fulfil its potential.
Fayemi made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti on Monday.
The governor described Eid-el-Fitr as the crowning of the blessings received during the Holy month which had drawn the faithful closer to the Almighty Allah.
He congratulated the Muslim faithful on the Eid-el-Fitr celebration and the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fast.
Fayemi described Ramadan as an important pillar of Islam.
According to him, it is fulfilling for the Muslim faithful to participate in the exercise and see its end to celebrate the Eid el Fitri.
He expressed belief that the lessons taught by Ramadan and learnt during the Holy month by the faithful would continue to shape their daily lives for a better relationship with their creator and fellow human beings.
Fayemi commended the Muslim community in the state for being a pillar of support for his administration with their prayers and performance of their civic duties.
The governor urged the Muslim Ummah to pray for peace, harmony and tranquility before, during and after the June 18 Governorship election, saying that God answered the prayers of the faithful.
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“Congratulations to the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. I wish you a Happy Mubarak,” he said.
