Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed joy over the peaceful conduct of the Eid-el-Kabir festival in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
He lauded the peaceful conduct of Muslim Ummah and thanked the government of Kwara State for improving on the security system across the Ilorin Emirate and the state as a whole.
Sulu-Gambari stated this in his Sallah message to the people of the state shortly after the two-rakkah prayers at the Ilorin Eid praying ground.
Our correspondent reports that the prayer session was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere despite the presence of political bigwigs across various parties.
The State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who is in Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj, was represented by a high-powered delegation, comprising the Senior Adviser/ Counselor, Alhaji Saadu Salahu, ex – Non Executive Director of NNPCL, Dr. Ghali Alaaya and Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah.
Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, Director General of NILDS, Prof Abubakar Sulaiman and Amb. Yahaya Seriki, were some of the politicians that attended the Eid prayer.
The prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammed Bashir Salihu.
The Emir urged Muslim Ummah to sustain their religious obligation of living in peace and harmony with fellow humans and desist from any act capable of causing disunity among members of the society.
In his Sallah message, Governor AbdulRazaq greeted the people of the state, especially the Muslim community, on the occasion of Eid-el- Kabir.
He felicitated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the State Council of Chiefs Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the Eid celebrations.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor said Eid-el-Adha symbolises the rewards of unwavering faith and total reliance on God, as well as the fulfillment of divine covenants — values exemplified in the lives of Prophets Ibrahim and Muhammad.
“As we celebrate this sacred festival, I urge everyone to remain steadfast in their faith in God and in our shared commitment to the Nigerian project. Let us continue to promote peaceful coexistence, support sustainable development efforts, and reject anything that undermines the growth and unity of Nigeria, our fatherland.
“I wish everyone a blessed Eid and many more years of good health and happiness. As we celebrate, I encourage us all to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu and our administration, while staying faithful to God and the unity and collective wellbeing of our communities,” the Governor said.
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