Eid el-Fitr: Kebbi gov. elect felicitates with Muslims, vows to serve with dignity

From Ahmed Idris, Birnin Kebbi

The Kebbi State Governor -elect, Dr. Nasir Idris has again promised to serve the people of the Kebbi State with honour and dignity, right from his inauguration on May 29.
Idris who vowed not to fail the people of Kebbi declared that he would “walk” with all the citizens for the development of the state.
The governor-elect said this through his Special Adviser on Media while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims and the entire people of the state.
He then appeal to the people of the Kebbi State and Nigerians at large to love one another, enjoined the citizens to constantly seek to become a better version of themselves in patriotism, dedication to duty, and honesty.
“let us continue the good work we did during this month of Ramadan and pray for our leaders and the country” he added.
He said: “Beyond the self-abnegation and pious living that the fasting period imposed on us, the spiritual excercise we just concluded has also helped us to improve on our moral character, refine our minds in pursuit of higher ideals for which there should be no turning
“The heart of our faith and a major demand on all faithful is the requirement to commit ourselves to wholesome living. This entails love for one another, love for fellow humans regardless of creed, region and ethnicity, love for our communities and love for country.
“To love one another, have compassion, empathy and love our beloved country means we must become better citizens in line with the teachings of Prophet Muhammed.
“We must constantly seek to become a better version of ourselves in patriotism, dedication to duty and honesty. We must also never be weary of doing what is right, fair, and just to all.
“We are at the dawn of a Renewed Hope for a better, greater and a more prosperous of the state and I stand ready to walk with all the people, young and old, male and female, with this opportunity to serve you in honour and dignity. This is a commitment that I have made and one in which we cannot afford to fail”.