*Felicitates on 2023 Eid El Maulud
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, charged Muslim Ummah across the country to continue to pray for the leadership of the country and the state
Governor Makinde made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, (CPS), Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju to felicitate Muslim faithful in Nigeria on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud.
Congratulating Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) charged the Muslim Ummah to use the blessedness of the occasion to seek the face of Allah for the country and Oyo state.
Commending the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State for their support for his administration, the governor said, “As we move on in our efforts to develop our state sustainably, we will continue to need the prayers and support and we will never take them for granted.
“I congratulate my brothers and sisters in Islam on witnessing the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, the blessed day in which the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) was born”, he said.
Gov Makinde added, “This is another opportunity for us to reflect on the majesty of Allah and the favour He bestowed on Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) among all his prophets and to use the blessings of the period to make supplications for our country and our state”.
“As an administration, we value the support and prayers of the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and we have continued to see the results of their prayers.As we move on in our efforts to develop our state sustainably, we will continue to need the prayers and support and we will never take them for granted.“Eid Mubarak to everyone.”
