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The Commandant, Emmanuel Ocheja, made the expression while featuring on “The Defender”, a live television program that educates, promotes and sensitizes the public about the activities of the Corps, urging the Muslim faithful to use the medium of the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations to pray for the country.
The directive did not cover the 36 boarding schools government ordered closed early in the year on security grounds.
The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative congratulated Muslim faithful across her constituency and Nigeria at large for successfully completing the 30 days of Ramadan fasting, which she described as one of the great pillars of Islam.
The Corps Marshal in his Eid el fitr Sallah message commended the Muslim faithful for adhering strictly to the Islamic injunctions by denying themselves of food and drinks during the holy month and urged all to imbibe the spirit
In his Eid-el-fitr message, Atiku congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting.
Describing Ramadan as a special month with uncommon and divine blessings, the former Governor urged Muslim faithful to sustain the teachings of holy Qur’an beyond the holy month, adding that the acts of alms-giving, piety, selflessness, forgiveness and togetherness should be embraced by Nigerians for the sake of national prosperity.
Saraki in a statement signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, his Special Adviser and head of his Media Office also advised Nigerians to continue with their closeness to Almighty Allah and their prayers for His intervention in the affairs of the country, even after the obligatory fasting period.
Sanwo-Olu, in his Eid-el-fitri message released on Wednesday urged Muslims in Lagos State and across the country to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful co-existence.
Makinde said it is a thing of joy that Muslims and non-Muslims have witnessed another celebration of Eid-el-Fitri, calling for prayers to end insecurity in the country.
He enjoined residents of the state to go about the celebrations without any fear or apprehension, noting that the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Operational Commanders and their supervisory Area Commanders have been directed to ensure the safety and security of the public .
It announced in a statement on Monday that proactive measures have been deployed within the city, especially at strategic places such as recreational parks/centres, worship centres and major highways.
Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, on Saturday said the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri is very significant to Muslims across the world as it marks the end of one month of abstinence from worldly pleasures with fasting and prayers, observed in accordance with the Islamic injunctions.
Governor Mohammed Badaru of Jigawa State has directed the payment of May salaries of state civil servants on Wednesday ahead of Eid-El Fitri celebration.
Two persons were confirmed dead in separate accidents in the Ogun State section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Eid-el-Fitri day.
The Emir of Keffi, Nasarawa State, Dr Shehu Chindo-Yamusa 111, has urged Muslims to sustain the lessons learnt during the Ramadan and shun all negative acts in the interest of national peace and development.
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction at the conduct of peaceful elections in Nigeria despite what he called “doomsday predictions of social disharmony.”
The Police Command in Borno State has imposed a restriction of vehicular movement in the territory from 7am to 12:15pm during the Eid celebration in Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas of the state.
The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state and in the country in general on the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of the Ramadan period.
Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.