Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has said the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad is a time for Muslim faithful to practice his teachings on unity, compassion and peace.
The governor gave the admonition in his Eid-el-Maulud greetings to adherents of Islam in the state and the country.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, Governor Duri noted that the feast of Eid-el-Maulud is a celebration of love and the virtues of sacrifice.
He enjoined them to always strive for practical love, be their brother’s keeper and ensure peaceful co-existence with others.
The governor said: “As Muslims across the world mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is a time to reflect on his ideals and teachings on love, unity, compassion and peace.
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“I urge adherents of the faith to demonstrate practical love, patriotism and ensure peaceful co-existence with others. The principles of good neighbourliness and being a brother’s keeper are best manifested at a season as this.
“On this celebration of the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud, I felicitate with my Muslim brothers in the state and across Nigeria.
“May this celebration bring greater prosperity and joy to you all and to our state. Barka da Sallah!”
