*congratulates them on celebrations
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday, advocated tolerance and religious harmony among Nigerians at all times.
The governor made the call in his congratulatory message to the Muslim community in the Oyo State and in Nigeria at large on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
He stressed in the message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, that there is the need for Islamic faithful to reflect on the essence of the important Eid-El-Kabir festival.
The governor admonished Muslim faithful to lay aside all forms of religious, ethnic and tribal sentiments, in the interest of unity, peace, progress and prosperity of the state and country.
According to the governor, ” Eid-el-Kabir, the Almighty Allah (SWT) is teaching humanity about the virtues of total submission to His will, saying that human beings must learn to put God first in all situations.
“The Eid-el-Kabir presents an opportunity for us to reflect on the faith, with which Ibrahim (Abraham) willingly agreed to sacrifice his only son and was set to let go of his prized asset, just in obedience to the command of Allah (SWT)”, he said.
Extending his congratulations to pilgrims from Oyo State who are participating in the 2022 Hajj, the governor wished them a successful performance of their religious obligations and a safe return home.
Governor Makinde while pledging to continue to make life more meaningful for all residents of Oyo state, reiterated his administration’s commitment to the socio-economic transformation and the infrastructural revolution of the state in line with the Roadmap for Accelerated Development of Oyo State, 2019-2023.
“On our part, we have undertaken to continue to make life more meaningful for the people of Oyo State through policies and programmes that are godly and humane and we will continue to remain focused on this commitment.”
