The Etsu Nupe and chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar Monday called on all Nigerians to remain prayerful for the sustenance of peace, unity and progress of the country.
Alhaji Abubakar made the call Monday at his Wadata Palace, Bida, Niger state in his message to celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
He said the celebration of Maulud Nabiyi was remarkable and reinvigorates the virtues of faith, sacrifice, obedience, love, tolerance, charity and peaceful co-existence.
The royal father stated that Nigerians’ collective faith in God and sustained prayers for peace, unity and progress of the country, remain the ultimate goal.
“As Muslims who are sincere in their faith, we are supposed to follow all that the Prophet of Islam preaches and teaches,” he said.
Alhaji Abubakar urged Nigerians to continue to be tolerant and live in peace with one another, irrespective of religious, cultural and ethnic differences.
He said peace and unity are veritable tools for national development, adding that Nigerians must strive to maintain them for the nation to move forward.
The traditional ruler said sustained prayers would enable the nation to overcome the devilish acts threatening its peaceful coexistence.
He said the two major religions in the country preached peace and unity, and as such, Nigerians should adhere and focus on how to go closer to God instead of fomenting trouble.
“Without peace and unity, socio-economic development will continue to elude the country.”
Etsu Nupe urged Muslim faithful to learn how to forgive, stressing that Allah Himself forgives.
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