Gombe State Governor,Alh. Inuwa Yahaya, has felicitated with the Muslim faithful in the state as they join others across the globe to celebrate the Eid el-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan.
This is contained in a press statement by the Director General Press Affairs Goverment House Gombe, Malam Ismaila Misili.
He urged the faithful to uphold the teachings and values instilled during Ramadan, integrating them into their daily lives for the the betterment of society.
The Governor rallied the people of the state towards collective prayer, unity and resilience amidst prevailing economic challenges, assuring that the current difficulties are temporary and that Nigeria will emerge stronger.
He enjoined Muslim faithful to sustain the devotion and other acts of worship observed during the holy month as well as imbibe the lessons learnt during Tafsir sessions for the good of the religion, society and humanity, emphasizing that Nigeria is in dire need of good people with excellent moral standings to overcome the evils being perpetrated by some few who do not mean well for the country.
Alh. Inuwa Yahaya also emphasized the importance of moral integrity in combating societal ills.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to maintaining peace and security, vowing to tackle any actions that will jeopardize the prevailing tranquility.
While emphasizing the importance of delivering democratcy dividends, he assured the populace of his administration’s focus on uplifting the state and its people.
The Governor encouraged residents to take advantage of various empowerment initiatives of the Federal and State governments to enhance their economic well-being.
He underscored the importance of farming in driving economic growth and ensuring food security, urging citizens to seize opportunities in agriculture and direct their efforts towards productive ventures, demonstrating confidence in the resilience of the people of Gombe State.
He called upon traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community heads to continue to support the government in upholding peace and security for the socio-economic advancement of the state, assuring of his commitment to implementing developmental projects and programmes.
HUDU SHEHU
