From Yakubu Mustapha Minna
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on all Muslim faithful to continue to imbibe the lessons learnt in the month of Ramadan as they celebrate Eid- el-fitr.
The governor made this disclosure in an interview shortly after the two rakat prayers with thousands of Muslims that converged on the Central Eid Prayer ground in Kontagora, headquarters of Kontagora Local Government Area on Niger state.
He emphasized the need for the Muslim ummah to remain selfless, show kindness and maintain good neighbourliness while sustaining their prayers to Allah for peace in the land and for the success of government both at the State and Federal levels.
Bago appreciated Kontagora Emirate for the warm reception accorded him, he admonished them to be security cautious in their celebrations and report any suspicious movement to relevant authorities.
In his message, Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District and former Niger State Governor, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello expressed gratitude to Allah for witnessing another Eid-El-Fitr while praying to Allah to continue to protect the Country and bring an end to all forms of insecurity.
Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, Muhammad Barau Mu’azu II however applauded the Governor for coming to celebrate Eid with the people of Kontagora prayed to Allah for the success of his administration.
