Ramadan: Governor Inuwa Yahaya urges Muslims to pray for Gombe, Nigeria

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has urged the Muslim community in the State and the general populace to take the opportunity presented by the holy month of Ramadan to pray sincerely for peace, progress, and prosperity of the State and Nigeria as a whole.

In a message of goodwill to commemorate the start of the Ramadan fast, Governor Inuwa emphasized the need for everyone to play their part in identifying fresh approaches to resolving the issues plaguing the nation.

He specifically urged Muslims to adopt the piety that would be expected of them throughout the month-long fast.

In his words, “As one of the five pillars of Islam, Ramadan fast avails the Ummah a golden opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation and devotion through supplication and other acts of worship.

“We therefore must use this opportunity to pray fervently for our dear state and the nation as well as for those in authority as we collectively battle to combat the many socio-economic challenges facing our nation and humanity.”

He expressed confidence that the nation would undoubtedly overcome its difficulties and emerge stronger as a result of the citizens’ prayers, dedication, and patriotism.

Along with urging the well-to-do members of society to help those in need, he urged the clerics to emphasize the value of peaceful coexistence during their Tafsir sessions and to refrain from anything that might endanger the peace and unity of the state and the nation.

The Governor particularly admonished the Muslim Ummah to always demonstrate in their lives the spirit and ideals of Ramadan and by extension, Islam by living according to the tenets of the religion, which promotes peace, kindness and obedience.

He also asked the residents of the state to uphold the law and not jeopardize the peaceful coexistence that now exists in the state by harbouring any narrow-minded sentiments.