Obiano Felicitates With Muslims On Eid-el Kabir

By Ifeanyi Aniagoh

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has called on Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of love, tolerance and harmony as advocated by the teachings of Prophet Mohammed to survive the challenges created by the recession in the nation’s economy.

In a Special Message issued in Awka at the weekend, Governor Obiano observed that the celebration of this year’s Eid-el Kabir offers Nigerians a chance to show love to one another and strengthen the bonds of nationhood.

The Statement signed by James Eze, Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media further pointed out that Nigeria has always bounced back from difficult positions in the past and that the teachings of the Holy prophet should serve as a guide to her steady steps out of the current recession.

According to him, “Nigerians should love one another, show more tolerance for one another and work more closely together to pull the country out of the throes of depression.”

The governor also exhorted Nigerian Muslims to continue to uphold Nigeria in their prayers, pointing out that Nigeria needs prayers now more than ever before.