Governor
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday joined the Muslim
community in Enugu at the Central Mosque, Owerri Road, to celebrate
the feast of Eid-el-Kabir, calling for special prayers for President
Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other leaders in
the country.
Gov.
Ugwuanyi, who was warmly received amid jubilation by Muslim faithful
in the state, including the State Commissioner of Police, Mr.
Danmallam Mohammed; the State Director, Department of Security
Services (DSS); and Sarkin Hausawa, Alhaji Abukakar Yusuf Sambo,
among others, felicitated with them and also called for a special
prayer for Enugu State.
The
governor expressed delight at the existing peace in Enugu State,
which he said was responsible for the security of lives and property
in the state, noting that “this has brought development”.
“As
you celebrate in this season of sacrifice, may we all continue to see
one another as brothers and sisters for the good of our dear state
and our dear country Nigeria”, he added.
The
Muslims, who appreciated the presence of Gov. Ugwuanyi at the Mosque
to celebrate with them also prayed for him and his administration for
the guidance, peace, protection and blessings of Allah. The jubilant
Muslim faithful equally commended the governor for the “marvelous”
work he is doing in the state and reiterated their firm support for
him in 2019 and beyond.
Speaking,
the Sarkin Hausawa, Enugu State, Alhaji Sambo added that the feast of
Eid-el-Kabir, “which is the Eid of sacrifice”, equally offered
them the opportunity to celebrate the governor, saying: “we are
also celebrating you because we have seen the significance of today
in you”.
Alhaji
Sambo disclosed that Gov. Ugwuanyi has demonstrated love and a style
of leadership that promotes “unity, togetherness and love for both
religions”, maintaining that the governor is “indeed a great
man”, who has visited the Mosque on several occasions to identify
with them.
According
to the Sarkin Hausawa, “We the Muslim community in Enugu State
assure you that you have our loyalty; you have our support; you have
our prayers because you are indeed a friend of Muslims”.
The
Muslim leader thanked the governor for the Sallah gifts he gave to
the community, restating: “May your days be long. We are looking
not only ahead of 2019; Muslims in Enugu State are looking beyond.
Your good work is everywhere”.
Also
speaking, the leader of the Yoruba Muslim community in the state,
Alhaji Abdulazizi Adebayo, while describing Gov. Ugwuanyi as “a
security manager”, compared his cordial relationship with the
Muslims to that of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, saying: “You are
doing like Awolowo” who was “not a Muslim but was a friend of
Muslims”.
In
his brief remark, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed
noted that the governor’s presence at Mosque to rejoice with
Muslims was sign of “quality leadership”, stressing that, “Though
a Christian but he decided to join the Muslims on our Sallah day”.
His
words: “His Excellency is a great leader and we will continue to
support him to make sure that the good people of Enugu State sleep
with their two eyes closed.
“As
the Yoruba Chief Imman said, he is a security manager. He is beyond a
security manager. Truly, he gives us the maximum support we need to
operate effectively. We are assuring you that we will not fail you
and the good people of Enugu State”.
The
climax of the event was the presentation of a ram to the governor to
celebrate the feast as a friend of Muslims.
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