Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has said that there are over 40 Muslims in his government.
According to him, they include those with cabinet status.
Ayade made this known as he congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the celebration of the Eid-el-Maulud, symbolising the anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBH).
Ayade in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Christian Ita, urged Muslim faithful to be ambassadors of peace, tranquility and emulate the great examples and legacies of the Holy Prophet.
The Governor emphasised on the need to live in peace and harmony with each other, irrespective of religious, ethnic and tribal differences.
He noted that this was the true essence of celebrating the Prophet’s birth.
Ayade called on the Muslim Community In Cross River to always see themselves as partners in the development of the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, he advised them to remain peaceful as the electioneering campaign commenced across the state.
According to him, “On behalf of the Government and good people of Cross River State, I join the Muslim faithful to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBH).
“We remain Committed to a peaceful Nigeria despite our challenges. Please let us continue to be our brothers keepers which is the focal agenda of this administration.
“It is as a result of my desire to ensure inclusiveness that my administration appointed over 40 Muslim Community members into my Government, including cabinet ranking appointments.”
The governor also encouraged the Ummah and other citizens of Cross River to recommit themselves to national unity and moral rectitude as the way to have a united and peaceful Country.
