Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has congratulated Muslims across the World on the birthday anniversary of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad (SAW).
Buni in a felicitation issued on Wednesday by his Media Aid, Mamman Mohammed, described the anniversary as a moment of sober reflection and an occasion of love, peace and sacrifice
“We should all live by the exemplary life and teachings of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad (SAW).
“We should endeavour to make sacrifices and be our brother’s keepers at this trying moment in our nation’s history”, Buni urged.
He also tasked the Muslim faithful to use the period to promote the virtues and ideals of the Holy Prophet (SAW), while calling on them to promote peace and peaceful coexistence with both Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
“Let us use the occasion to spread love, sacrifice and support to the less privileged persons who are in need of support as it was the moral character of our beloved prophet (SAW)”, he appealed.
Governor Buni in the statement prayed for peaceful celebration with a hope that the occasion will usher in peace, love and forgiveness.