FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has tasked Nigerians on perseverance, good neighbourliness and sacrifice in the pursuit of a progressive society.
The governor, in a statement to mark the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, urged the Muslim faithful to espouse these virtues which are the hallmark of this season.
“I urge everyone to reflect on the peculiar state of our nation and espouse virtues that would promote peace, unity, good neighbourliness and sacrifice.
“We should all strive to have a deeper relationship with God as we reflect on the lessons of the season.
“Our nation is in dire straits. This period demands that we work together and do away with all ethno-religious strife for our collective progress.
“We are working closely with security authorities to ensure that the Muslim faithful have a peaceful celebration,” the governor stated.
