Edith CHUKU
In commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged Muslims to promote unity, love and peaceful coexistence.
Diri also tasked Muslims on practical demonstration of Prophet Muhammad’s teachings.
According to the governor, the celebration of the birth of the prophet was a time for Muslim faithful to practice his teachings on unity, compassion and peace.
Diri gave the admonition in his Eid-el-Maulud greetings to adherents of Islam in the state and the country.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the governor noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud was a celebration of love and the virtues of sacrifice.
He enjoined them to always strive for practical love, be their brother’s keeper and ensure peaceful co-existence with others.
“As Muslims across the world mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is a time to reflect on his ideals and teachings on love, unity, compassion and peace.
“I urge adherents of the faith to demonstrate practical love, patriotism and ensure peaceful co-existence with others.
“The principles of good neighbourliness and being a brother’s keeper are best manifested at a season as this.
“On this celebration of the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud, I felicitate with my Muslim brothers in the state and across Nigeria.
“May this celebration bring greater prosperity and joy to you all and to our state. Barka da Sallah!”
