As Muslims all over the globe celebrate this year Eid- El- Kabir, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has implored Nigerians particularly Muslims to use the period of festivity to intensify pray for the country to overcome its current economic challenges
Abiodun, who was represented by Sen.Shuaib Afolabi Salisu representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, made the call on Sunday shortly after the mandatory two rakats prayers marking this year's Eid-el-Kabir at the Lantoro Central Eid Ground in Abeokuta, the State Capital
He described the situation as temporary pains that would give way to prosperity for everyone, urging them to be steadfast in their prayers for the country, Ogun state and as well for his administration so as to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state
The governor also enjoined them to always keep hygienic environment to prevent spread of Cholera following the outbreak of the disease in Lagos and several states in the country
Sen.Salisu who also spoke with journalists shortly after the prayer at the Eid Ground, pleaded with Nigerians to continue to bear with ongoing reformed policies which according to him, are necessary for the country to fix the economic challenges
He added that they should be grateful to God for the gift of life, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is committed to finding lasting solutions to the current situation in the country with numbers of palliative measures being implemented to cushion the effect of the current economic hardship
Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Sa'adallah Alade Bamigbola in his sermon urged Muslims to adhere strictly to teachings of Islam by promoting unity among themselves and assisting the needy in the society
He urged them to shun all acts capable of breaking family ties, encouraging them to use the festive season to promote the spirit of unity among members of their families
He later performed the slaughtering of sacrificial ram in the presence of all worshippers at the prayer ground
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