Fashola urges peace, love at eid-el-fitr

As Lagos State Muslims join the rest of their counterparts worldwide
to celebrate the end of the Ramadan fast, the Lagos State Governor,
Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has urged peace, love and unity among
Nigerians, saying all and sundry must join hands to repair the fabric
of love and oneness that bind Nigerians together.
In his annual Ramadan message, Fashola said Nigerians must close ranks and refuse to accommodate the machinations of those who seek to profit from their pains or widen the lines of division.
The governor, who noted that the nation has sadly witnessed the
escalation of division and insecurity of recent, declared: “But we
must work together to bring an end to that,” adding: “We are all
members of one nation and in spite of our diversity, we are bound by a common humanity.”
He told the Muslim faithful: “The month of Ramadan is intended to
teach us how to live good and compassionate lives. It is a month of
sacrifice, abstinence and above all, love. In that respect, I
encourage us to be our neighbour’s keeper. Look out for your neighbour
in the firm belief that he too will look out for you.”
Expressing the hope that the lessons of Ramadan would abide beyond the month of abstinence, Fashola further urged: “As we celebrate
Eid-el-fitr, which marks the end of the Ramadan fast, I urge everyone, regardless of our religious beliefs, to continue to keep the peace and to live in unity with one another.”
The governor congratulated Muslims “for completing one of the Five
Pillars of Islam,” adding: “As we celebrate, let us remember that
moderation is important. Let us also remember the poor and less
privileged people in our midst and extend a hand of love and support
to them.”