Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called for sustained peace, religious tolerance and collective support for Nigeria’s economic recovery.
This was contained in Governor Sule ‘s Sallah message issued on Friday on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The governor who is currently on pilgrimage to Makkah, emphasised the significance of the festival as a testament to faith and sacrifice.
He said the celebration commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s submission to divine command.
He urged citizens to reflect on the values of selflessness, brotherhood, and adherence to Allah’s commands as foundations for societal harmony.
The Governor called on residents to pray for Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, noting their spiritual intercession for the State and Nigeria’s economic wellbeing.
He reaffirmed Nasarawa’s identity as a cosmopolitan society, stressing the constitutional right of all Nigerians to reside peacefully in any state.
Governor Sule urged citizens to eschew acts capable of breaching peace and to embrace mutual respect across ethnic, religious, and regional lines.
“I enjoin all citizens resident in Nasarawa State to eschew any act capable of breaching the relative peace we are enjoying in the State.
“As citizens of Nigeria, the Constitution has guaranteed us the right to reside in any part of the country without fear of molestation.This is why I wish to reassure our brothers from other regions of the country that Nasarawa State is a cosmopolitan society that accommodates everybody irrespective of tribe, region, religion or any other creed.
” I, therefore, call on all and sundry to remain law abiding citizens and go on in pursuing their lawful means of livelihoods,” he said.
The Governor also appealed for steadfast support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing its economic policies as being in the best interest of Nigerians.
He called for collective responsibility to achieve national stabilisation and development.
He also urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and security agencies to enforce traffic regulations rigorously, while advising road users to prioritise safety to ensure a hitch-free celebration.
