Eid-ul-Fitri: Governor Wike Sends Warm Message to Nigerians

Eid-ul-Fitri: Governor Wike Sends Warm Message to Nigerians

  • Muslims in Rivers State have been assured of a good environment and the right to a conducive worship environment
  • Governor Nyesom Wike gave this assurance during his goodwill message to Muslims in celebration of Eid-ul-Fitri
  • In his goodwill message, he thanked Muslims in the state for supporting him and being an integral part of his government

Rivers, Port Harcourt - Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has expressed his gratitude to Muslims in Rivers state for supporting his administration.

He made the remark in his goodwill message to Muslims on Friday, April 21, as part of the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitri.

Governor Wike
Governor Wike, in his Eid-ul-Fitri message, said his administration would continue to promote religious tolerance. Photo: Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON
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As reported by Channels TV online, hailed Muslims for the success of the fasting period and the attainment of its benefit.

Governor Wike urged Nigerians to seek righteousness, love, justice, fairness, equity, and peaceful co-existence with others as part of the lessons of the Ramadan season.

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He stated that tolerance, honesty and dedication derived from the teachings of the Holy Prophet all through the Ramadan period should be put into action and remain a way of life.

Wike further assured Muslims that his administration would continue to propagate religious tolerance and ensure the right to a conducive environment and freedom of worship, Punch reported.

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Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The president did not fail to mention the just concluded general elections, which he described as transparent, free and fair.

The Nigerian leader expressed pride in creating a level playing field for all contestants regardless of party affiliation.

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On the other hand, Muslims across the country have been urged to ensure they obey the tenets of the Islamic religion.

The call was made to Nigerian Muslims by the president-elect and the national leader of the All Progressives Congress.

Bola Tinubu said this while wishing all the Muslims in the country a happy Eid-ul-Fitri celebration.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.