Ed-il-Fitri: Chime preaches peace, national unity

By The Citizen

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Ed-il-Fitri celebrations to rededicate themselves to values and virtues that would promote peace and unity among all groups in the country. The Governor who stated this in a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chukwudi Achife said the celebrations offered Nigerians the opportunity to reflect on Allah's love and compassion for mankind adding that they should extend the same attitude to one another. He commended Muslims in Enugu State for the contributions they have continued to make towards the rapid development of the state especially in their respect for the rule of law and pursuit of peaceful coexistence with their neighbours and people of other religious persuasions. The Governor restated the state government's commitment to protect the interests of all groups and communities in the state adding that such disposition had helped to forge a sense of common destiny and partnership among them.