By Anthony Maliki, Abuja
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, on behalf of the Governing Board, Management and Staff of the NCDC, congratulated Muslim faithful across the North Central region and the country at large for witnessing this significant occasion.
This was contained in a statement by
Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Head, Media and Corporate Communication, North Central Development Commission (NCDC).
Dr. Tsenyil urged Muslims to use the occasion to reflect on and uphold the teachings and exemplary life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), particularly his virtues of peace, compassion, tolerance, justice, unity and love for humanity.
He noted that these values remain essential to building a peaceful, united and prosperous Nigeria, stressing that religious harmony and peaceful coexistence are critical to creating the conducive environment required for sustainable development to thrive.
The NCDC Chief Executive reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to working with all stakeholders, irrespective of religious, ethnic or political affiliations, towards fulfilling its mandate of promoting sustainable development and economic transformation across the North Central region.
He assured the Muslim Ummah that the Commission remains focused on implementing strategic interventions that will improve livelihoods, create opportunities and make life more meaningful for the people of the North Central and Nigeria as a whole.
Dr. Tsenyil wished the Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Maulud celebration, and prayed for continued peace, unity, progress and prosperity in Nigeria.
