Maulid Nabiy: Emulate Prophet Muhammad’s virtues, Akpabio charges Muslims

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, weekend charged Muslim faithful in the country and in the diaspora to be inspired by Prophet Muhammad’s virtues of harmony, love and service to humanity as they celebrate his birthday.

Akpabio made the call in a goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of Maulid Nabiy, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh.

The message reads: “Distinguished Muslim brothers and sisters, on behalf of my family, constituents and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend warm felicitations to you all on the occasion of Eid el Maulud, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

“As you celebrate this important Muslim feast, I pray that this auspicious day brings peace, joy, and blessings to our great nation and the world at large.

“I enjoin you to imbibe the teachings of the Holy Prophet and be inspired to live in harmony, love and service to humanity.

“I wish you all a happy and blessed Eid-el-Maulud celebration,” he said.