Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on
Muslims in the state to imbibe the virtues of Prophet Ibrahim, who, in
obedience to God’s directive, was ready to sacrifice his only son. The Governor
made the call in a Sallah message to Muslims on the celebration of the 2019
Eid-el-Kabir.
In the message, signed on his behalf by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, his
Chief Press Secretary, the Governor admonished the Muslim Ummah in the state to
reflect on the significance of the celebration, which he said bordered on
encouraging piety, sacrifice and love, noting that without these, no state or
society could advance.
"The significance of the season should be beyond the
festivities. The real essence is to encourage piety, total commitment to Allah,
self-discipline and sacrifice,” the Governor said.
The Governor further reiterated his administration's
commitment to uplifting the state through the expansion of its economy and
ensuring that the state reclaims its pace-setter status in different sectors.
The Governor, however, enjoined the Muslim faithful to use
the Eid-el-Kabir period to pray for the peace, prosperity and stability of the
state and the country, adding that for the state to prosper and reach its full
potential, its people must contribute their quota through prayers and support
for the leaders.
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