Sokoto state governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has urged Muslims to use the Maulud celebrations and seek Allah’s intervention on the security challenges confronting the nation.
The governor who gave the charge in his Maulud massage to the people of the state, described the security challenges facing the country today as the major set back to Nigeria’s development.
He expressed the need for all hands to be on the deck to overcome the challenge
This was contained in press statement issued and made available to newsmen in Sokoto by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa
“No meaningful development takes place where there is no peace, so pay more attention to prayers so that our country could get out of its present predicaments.
” Let us dedicate more time and pray hard as we observe supplications in this festive season,” Aliyu averred.
The governor also appealed to Muslim clerics to educate their followers on the significance of prayers especially in trying moments.
Aliyu also renewed his administration’s determination to promote and support religious activities in the state.
“Promoting islamic affairs is one of our9-point smart agenda, therefore, we’ll accord it the desired attention,” he added.
While the Federal Government declared today Monday, the 16th of September 2024 as a public holiday to enable Muslim in the country celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the governor wished the Muslim ummah happy maulud celebrations.
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