This was contained in his message to the people of the state and Nigerians as he joined others in observing Ash Wednesday.
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Governor Oyebanji spoke in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday.
This comes as Muslims across the world mark Eid-el-Maulud, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Eid-el-Kabir commemorates the deep devotion of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command.
In a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji highlighted the significance of Eid-el -Kabir as a festival of sacrifice and joy for the Muslim faithful.
This was contained in a Sallah message jointly signed by the group’s President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo and its Executive Secretary/CEO, Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, on Thursday.
He urged Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora to continue supporting and praying for the country and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh said as they celebrate, they should continue to pray and work for the unity of the nation.
Justice Abdul Raheem Ahmad Sayi made this assertion, in Lagos, on Sunday.
This was stated in a statement issued on Monday, 18th November, 2024 by the Founder and Executive Director of the Islamic human rights organization, MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola.
Kalu called on religious leaders to use their platforms to advocate peace and unity among Nigerians regardless of ethnic, religious and political differences.
He made the call on Monday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State during a Global Conference organised by the Change Makers International.
Alia made the call on Sunday in a statement.
This was disclosed by an Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern, in a statement on Tuesday.
The Governor’s message was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, issued on Monday.
The Ancient Religion Societies of African Descendants International Council has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis between some Muslim faithful and traditionalists over the celebration of Isese festival in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
Some Civil Society activists have faulted the protest by the Lagos Muslim community, against Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Commissioner Nominee’s list, considered to have marginalised Muslims.
While Muslim faithful observed the prayer in respective Mosques, Christian faithful of different denominations gathered at First Baptist Church, Maiduguri, for the prayers.
Market surveys conducted by NAN correspondents on Sunday showed the situation is particularly bad in some states.
The appeal followed an attack on Muslims inside Idi Omo Mosque, Ilare, Ile Ife, Osun State Thursday, where four people were seriously injured following a curfew imposed by Oro traditional worshippers.