Kogi SWAN felicitates with Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir celebration

 

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), Kogi State Chapter has felicitated with Muslims Umah within and outside the State  on the occasion   of this year Eid-el-Kabir

celebration.

A statement which was jointly signed by SWAN Chairman, Bishop Aturu, and Secretary Lawal Aliu noted that the day signifies love, perseverance, sacrifice, and peace.

While explaining that  Islam is a religion of peace, the sports body admonished Muslims Umah to imbibe the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim who was willing to sacrifice his only son against all odds.

It added that when the teachings of the festive season are reflected in our daily lives, the world would be a better place.

The statement also used the opportunity to felicitate with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on this special occasion praying that the Almighty Allah will give him that strength to pilot the affairs of Kogi State to an enviable height.

SWAN also lauded Gov. Bello for his sustained effort in protecting lives and properties in Kogi State.

" We congratulate all our Muslim brothers and sister for witnessing yet another Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This is a time for all of us to look deeply into our hearts and do the teachings of our holy prophet. He lived a life of simplicity, humility, patience, and perseverance. 

" We are all aware that if we imbibe all these virtues such as peace, love, unity which is a symbol of our prophet, the world would be a better place. It is important to state here categorically that our Prophet provided a template for us to follow. As human being, we must not deviate from it" the statement added.

The statement averred further that  SWAN is ready to collaborate with all stakeholders in towards achieving Kogi State of our dream stressing that sports development remains a top priority of the association.

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Eid-el-Kabir: Kogi Women Commissioner sues for peace, love among Nigerians

 

The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Fatima Kabir Buba has felicitated with Muslim faithful as they celebrated this Eid-el- Kabir festival.

Hajia Buba in a statement she personally signed on Tuesday  called on Nigerians to pray for sustained peace and stability of the country.

While enjoining Nigerians to live in peace and love one another, Buba explained that Eid-el- Kabir celebration was all about sacrifice.

She advised Muslim faithful to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice which Prophets Ibrahim and his son, Ismaeel, exemplified, an occasion which is being commemorated yearly, thousands of years since.

The Commissioner, while describing the celebration as a day of thanksgiving, urged Nigerians to toe the line of peace for the stability and progress of the nation.

Buba described Islam as a religion that upholds the spirit of love, peace and charity and preach harmonious living relationship with other religions adherents.

Buba, while felicitating with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on this festive season urge Kogite to always support the present administration towards moving the State forward.

She maintained that the security of lives and properties is a collective responsibility,  stressing that government alone cannot protect the lives and property of its citizenry without the support of the people.

“I, therefore, call on the good people of Kogi State, irrespective of their differences, to support government’s effort toward ensuring security. The present administration under the leadership of our amiable Governor has continued to do his best to make our state the safest in Nigeria. It our duty as a citizen to support him to achieve a better Kogi State" she stated.

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