Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Zulum Facilitates With Muslim Ummah

Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Zulum facilitates with Muslim Ummah…..Pledges Greater Sacrifices for Lasting Peace

By Madu Mohammed, Maiduguri

As Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, Alh. Abubakar Ibn Garbai Elkanemi, Senate Chief whip, Senator Mohammed Monguno, members House of Representatives, Hon Kadiri Rahis and Hon. Bukar Talba, the Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Hon Abdulkarim Lawan, commissioners among others are among thousands of Muslim faithfuls that Observed the 2 (Rakat) Eid El Adhan prayers in Maiduguri.

The two Rakaat prayers which took place at the Ramat Square was led by the Imam Idaini of Borno, Imam, Shettima Mamman Saleh

The Imam urged Muslim ummah to emulate the sacrifices of their father Prophet Ibrahim, Alaihi Salam to put smile on the faces of the needy.

Governor Babagana Zulum in a Sallah message reaffirmed his commitment to making additional sacrifices to ensure lasting peace in the state.

While felicitating with muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, Governor Zulum vowed to intensify efforts to strengthen security in all resettled local government areas. He emphasised that the state government will maintain close collaboration with the Federal Government, the Armed Forces, and other security agencies to achieve sustainable peace.

The Governor urged citizens of Borno and beyond to use the festive period to remember troops on the frontlines, Civilian JTF, hunters and vigilantes who continue to sacrifice their lives for the region’s stability.

“I extend my warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, a festival of sacrifice,” Governor Zulum stated. “Let us embody the virtues of patience, charity, and obedience to Almighty Allah, as exemplified by Prophet Abraham. We must also keep our brave troops and volunteer forces in our prayers, as their sacrifices enable us to live in peace.” Zulum said.

“My recent visit to Marte, Rann, Gamboru Ngala, Dikwa, Kukawa and Monguno is reassuring, we will continue to build resilience among our people. This is the only way to defeat insurgency. On my part, I will continue to make extra sacrifices and invest hugely in the security sector to achieve sustainable peace, ” he added.

Governor Zulum also congratulated Borno’s pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj in the Holy Land, urging them to pray for the state, the North East, and the country as a whole.

He said “Prayer is the key to our success,” he remarked. “A few weeks ago, I called for a special day of prayer and fasting, which received overwhelming support. This demonstrates our collective resolve to end this conflict,”.

Zulum reassured that his administration would not rest on its oars until security is restored in the entire state.