The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Muslim Ummah’s and entire Osun citizens on the auspicious occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The governor, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, extolled the citizens of the state for their exemplary good virtues while urging them to use the occasion of the celebration to rededicate themselves to their creator.
He urged them to use the occasion to spread love through cheerful giving, identifying obedience as key to unlocking the unending grace of Allah.
Adeleke restated determination of his administration to create a just, harmonious and prosperous state for all and sundry, stressing that a better Osun state beckons under him.
“As an elected Governor who enjoys the goodwill of the good people of this state, let me assure you that we are going to continue with measures of better welfare for the citizens of our state and most significantly, our workers,” he noted.
Adeleke added, “With the developmental strides we’ve embarked on so far in the state, I want to give further assurance of more unprecedented development to take place in the nooks and corners of Osun State.”
The governor, who stressed the importance of harmony, enjoined citizens to tolerate one another and live peacefully, noting that development and progress are only possible in a peaceful environment.
He called on Muslim faithfuls to use the occasion of the Eidil Adha celebration to renew a sense of sacrifice and brotherhood, saying the lesson inherent in the act of Prophet Ibrahim (ASWM) is that there is reward in obedience.
“I urge all Muslims to continue to live in peace and harmony with their fellow brothers, while coexisting peacefully with people of other faiths”, the Governor reiterates.
Adeleke encouraged the Muslim ummah to exhibit the lessons of Eid-el-Kabir which includes, Faith, patience, love and sacrifices
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