The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has called on all Nigerians to embrace peaceful co-existence for the nation to be great.
Governor Amosun made the call during this year's Eid-el-Kabir prayer held at the Oke-Lantoro praying ground in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The Governor while congratulating the entire citizens of the state for seeing the Eid-el-Kabir celebration enjoined all to live together in love, unity and harmony.
Governor Amosun who urged Muslim faithful to reflect on the essence of the festival said "we should lay aside all forms of religious, ethnic and tribal sentiments, in the interest of unity, peace, progress and prosperity of not only ourselves but also the nation".
Assuring Nigerians of better days ahead, Governor Amosun said the Federal Government is committed to fighting insecurity, insurgency and corruption headlong.
While imploring the people not to relent in their prayers for the President, his government and the nation in general, Governor Amosun assured the people of improvement in the nation's economy.
Earlier in his message, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaji Liadi Orunsolu urged Muslims to believe in Allah as the greatest and Obey all His injunctions As laid down in the Holy Quran.
Alhaji Orunsolu further implored Muslims to fear Allah, celebrate the salah in modesty, follow the path towed by Prophet Mohammed and adhere strictly to the tenets of Islam.
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