Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku Tuesday begged sons and daughters of the state to show greater tolerance for one another.
Ishaku in a press statement signed by his senior special adviser on media and publicity, Mr Bala Dan-Abu to mark this year’s the Eid-el- fitr celebration said the present government on its part is working round the clock to ensure that permanent peace is restored to all over the State.
He however enjoined, Muslims to continue to imbibe at all times the virtues imbedded in the act of self-denial and discipline associated with Ramadan, even after the end of the one-month of abstention from food and other worldly desires.
“Ramadan symbolizes equality of all humanity, whether rich or poor, Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
I am aware that throughout the period of Fasting, the Muslim Ummah have also been engaged in fervent prayers for the State and Nation, self-examination, religious revival and giving of alms to the poor in the society and as well as focusing on the family and the community in which the live,” he said.
He urged all Muslims to continue in this spirit for the renewal of the society.
He encouraged the Muslims Ummah to emulate the life of the Holy Prophet Mohammed, who never discriminated against others, but showed tolerance and love for others.
“I urge you all not to only continue in prayers for peace, understanding and brotherliness in the state. But also show it in your attitude to friends and neighbors at all times” the statement explained.
