Kwara State Governor and Chairman Nigeria’sGovernors Forum(NGF), Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the unity, peace.and progress of the country.
AbdulRazaq stated this in Ilorin on Sunday shortly after observing the two rakats prayers at Ilorin central praying ground along Irewolede Area, Ilorin to mark the celebration of the Eid-el-Adha in Ilorin, the state capital.
He said, “Yesterday, the Amirul Hajj for Kwara, Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, reached out to me from the Holy land and asked for my prayer points. I said my prayer for Nigeria is unity, peace, and progress.
“Today, my message is same: unity, peace, and progress. For those of us who have seen today, we say AlhamduliLlaah. For those who have departed, we say may Allaah grant them Al-jannah Firdaus.”
However, the prayer got underway yesterday around 10:30 a.m. after the Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari entered the praying ground alongside the Chief Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Mohammad Bashir Soliu.
Also, former Senate President,. Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called Muslim faithful and other people in the country to continue to pray for the country and leaders so as to overcome various challenges facing the nation.
Saraki stated this in Ilorin on Sunday shortly after observing the two rakats prayers at Ilorin central praying ground to mark the celebration of Eid-El Kabir celebration in Ilorin.
He prayed to Allah to guide the nation’s leaders with wisdom and compassion to make decisions that will bring prosperity, peace, and development to the nation.
He also urged everyone to remember the less privileged and extend a helping hand to those in need — sharing our blessings through charity or simple acts of kindness.
“Let us also remember our courageous security agents who stand on the front lines defending our country. May Almighty Allah (SWT) grant them victory over the forces of evil and keep them safe from harm’s way”, he said
Meanwhile, beneficiaries of the Sallah rams, cows, clothes, and cash benefits by the former Senate President, Dr..Saraki have expressed their gratitude to the former Senate President, commending him for sustaining this tradition even after his tenure in government.
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