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