Kenneth Udeh from Abuja
As Muslims in Nigeria celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, to mark the end of the month-long Ramadan fast and prayers, Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Dr. Chidia Maduekwe has commended Muslims in Nigeria.
Dr. Chidia in his goodwill message enjoined Islamic faithfuls in the country to use occasion to pray for the nation’s progress to surmount its current challenges especially in insecurity.
The NFC boss stressed the need to intensify prayers for peace , unity and development of the nation, emphasising the importance of tolerance for Nigerians to coexist among one another regardless of tribe or religious differences.
Dr. Chidia said the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri is very significant to Muslims across the world because it is one of the major pillars of Islam, which preaches the message of love, charity, abstinence from worldly pleasures, steadfastness in prayers and total submission as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Mohammed.
Chidia tasked the faithful to use the period to offer prayers for peace, unity, prosperity, healing of the land, and rapid development at all levels of governance in the country.
Part of the statement read ” As Holy Month of Ramadan comes to conclusion , I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters , I also urge to imbibe the virtues and teachings learnt during the period.
The Holy month of Ramadan is an opportunity for our Muslim brothers and sisters to deepen their relationship with Allah, promote life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another.”
As they celebrate I urge them and indeed all Nigerians to pray for peaceful coexistence amongst Nigerians and the growth of our nation.
While wishing the faithful fruitful celebrations Chidia appealed for the adherence to all precautionary measures for the containment of the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).