Eid-el-Fitr: Sanwo-Olu felicitates Muslims, urges sustenance of charity, peaceful coexistence

By Aderonke Ojediran

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Muslim faithful to continue to uphold the virtues of spirituality, charity and peaceful coexistence imbibed during the holy month of Ramadan.

Sanwo-Olu said this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile while congratulating Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

The Lagos State Governor described Eid-el-Fitr as a period of thanksgiving and reflection, marking the end of 30 days of fasting, prayers and spiritual renewal.

He commended Muslims for their devotion and sacrifices during Ramadan, and urged them to sustain the values of compassion, generosity and support for the poor and vulnerable in society.

“I join millions of people around the world to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Lagos State and in Nigeria Eid Mubarak.

“We thank God for sparing our lives to witness the Holy Month and celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu noted that Ramadan remained significant as one of the five pillars of Islam, adding “the period teaches abstinence from worldly pleasures, steadfastness in prayers and total submission to the will of Allah in accordance with the Quranic injunctions.”

He urged Muslims in Lagos State to continue to live in peace and harmony with adherents of other faiths, as well as sustain the virtues demonstrated during Ramadan.

“I urge the Muslim faithful in Lagos State to continue to live in peace and harmony with believers of other faiths as we have always been doing in the state.

“They should continue on the good virtues such as helping the poor and the vulnerable in society, offering gratitude to Allah, and showing compassion and generosity to one another, as they did during Ramadan,” he said.

The governor also called on Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, stability and unity in the country.

According to him, citizens should remain committed to working together for the growth and development of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

“Let us continue to remember our state, our nation, and the countless souls around the world who look to Allah for peace, mercy, and guidance.

“Let us be steadfast in prayers for continued peace and stability in Nigeria,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu further urged Nigerians to seek divine guidance for leaders and for the nation’s democratic journey.

“As we approach another important juncture in our democratic journey, let us humbly ask the Almighty Allah to grant peace across the land.

“Also, to guide those entrusted with leadership with wisdom and fairness, and to ensure that our collective actions reflect justice, unity, and the common good for all,” he said

(NAN)