Eid El-Fitr: Governor Kefas, Prof Kunini call for unity, peace in Taraba
Eid El-Fitr: Governor Kefas, Prof Kunini call for unity, peace in Taraba
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas on Friday urge Muslim Ummah in Taraba State to imbibe the pursuit of peace and unity for the common good of the State as Muslim around the world celebrates Eid El-Fitr.
In a statement issued in Jalingo on Friday morning and signed by Hon Emmanuel Bello, SA Media and Digital Communication to Governor Kefas, the Governor felicitates the Muslim on the successful observation of the Holy Month of Ramadan and pray that God will accept their sacrifices and prayers.
“Taraba State Governor His Excellency Dr Agbu Kefas heartily felicitates Muslim Ummah in Taraba State, Nigeria and, indeed, the world over, on this auspicious occasion marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan and celebration of 2026 Eid El-Fitr.
“His Excellency, Dr. Kefas noted that “for weeks, you fasted and gave arms as well as other sacrifices to Allah. It was a period of deep reflection and prayer, and I am confident that Allah will answer your prayers.
“As you celebrate today, let us embrace and promote the principles that unite us rather than those who seek to divide us along religious lines. Taraba State is the only state we have, and we have a common responsibility to ensure its unity, security, peace, and development. Let us therefore contribute in any little way we can towards building a Taraba of our choice.”
“Let me also use this opportunity to remind us that this is campaign year and we must approach partisans politics with a Godly spirit, detest violence, and have an open mind and campaign on topical issues rather than slandering others.
“Once again, I sincerely join you in celebrating this great day and pray that we would have a hitch free celebration in moderation, and share the little we have with other who do not have, in the spirit of oneness” the Statement reads in parts.
Similarly, the immediate past Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly Professor Joseph Albasu Kunini has extended warm felicitation to Muslim Ummah in the State as the Muslim world celebrates Eid El-Fitr.
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Kunini told correspondents during an interaction on Friday that ” this is a period of celebration, but it is also a period for deep reflection and meditation. After fasting and giving alms for a month, it is only natural that one sits back and have a personal introspection and make amendments in life that will ensure the greater good of humanity.
“It is also very interesting that this year’s Ramadan started the same day with the Ash Wednesday when the Catholics also begin a Forty days period of fasting, abstinence, prayer and alms giving. This shows how much we have in common and give us more reasons to ensure more religious tolerance.
“Let me use this opportunity to appeal that as we celebrate, let us be civil and security conscious. Let us stay vigilant and reach out to those who are less privileged. It is a day of celebration. Let us spread love and peace” Kunini said.
