Guardian Eid El Maulud: Northern Governors Felicitate With Muslims, Preach Religious Harmony Friday, 02 January 2015 22:20 Written by John Ogiji, Minna Category: National MUAZUCHAIRMAN of Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has congratulated Muslim Ummah in the country on the commemoration of Eid-el- Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Israel A. Ebije, Aliyu enjoined the Ummah to use the occasion to reflect on the teachings and exemplary life of the Holy Prophet for the overall development of the country. “Let me join all Muslim Ummah in celebrating the messenger of Allah, through whom the Holy Qur’an was revealed to mankind. Indeed, the life the Prophet lived should always serve as an inspiration to the faithful and his pious life as a model for all of us,” he said. The statement said Prophet Muhammad and indeed Islam generally preached peace, tolerance, unity and cohesion, stressing that it was only on those platforms that society could progress, and not through killing and maiming of innocent citizens. The Forum reiterated that Boko Haram insurgents were neither representing Islam nor carrying out the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, assuring that the terrorists would soon meet their waterloo, as government had maintained sporadic attack on their hideouts. It also used the opportunity to once again remind Nigerians of the need to obtain their Permanent Voters Card (PVC), saying it is the only instrument they can use to exercise their constitutional right in electing leaders of their choice. It, therefore, urged those who have not collected their PVCs, as well as those that just attained the age of 18 to get registered, noting that it was also an opportunity for those who lost their Temporary Voters Card (TVCs) to go and re-register so as not to be dis-enfranchised. The Forum stated that next year’s general elections is just some few weeks away and called on politicians and the electorate to play according to the rules of the game to ensure peaceful conduct of the polls and a smooth transition.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:12:32 +0000
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