Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has urged Nigerians to join hands and support President Bola Tinubu to enable him achieve his laudable programmes and policies for the country.
This was contained in his sallah message to the people of the State in Okene, Okene local government area of the state shortly after he observed 2 Rakat of eid el prayer to mark Eid-El-Kabir festival on Sunday,
The governor called on Nigerians irrespective of their political affiliations to join hands and support the many initiatives of the president in order to move the nation forward.
Governor Ododo reaffirmed that his administration’s commitment to prioritize issues of security, stressing that Kogi State can never be a fertile land for any criminals to practice their dubious and ungodly trade.
He warned criminal elements if there is any , to move out of the state or they face the full wrath of the law and the security agencies.
While felicitating with Muslim Ummah , Governor Ododo urged the people of the State to reflect on the spirit of the Sallah celebration to sacrifice more in the name of Allah, and to commit to actions that uplift the state and country at large.
“As a government, we are committed to protecting lives and property and promoting social welfare by delivering dividends of democracy to enhance the living conditions of our people at all times.
“Let us be security conscious and engage in consistent watch over our neighbourhoods and be prepared to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agents who are present in all our communities” he stated .
In his sallah message, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Ahmed Tijani Anaje cautioned his people against disobedience and behavior that can impede the peaceful coexistence of the habitants of his domain.
The royal father congratulated Muslims and urged them to imbibe the teaching of the religion through constant emulation of the prophet Muhammad’s deeds and ways of life.
The Chief Imam of Ebiraland Sheik Salihu Abere prayed to God to give the Governor the strength and patience to pilot the affairs of the state.
He called on Muslims to love one another and extend that to non Muslims in the spirit of peace, unity as exemplified by the holy prophet Muhammad.
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja
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