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Senator Tanko Al-Makura
By Umar Egbunu Muhammed, Lafia
Senator representing Nasarawa South at the National Assembly, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr celebration, urging them to direct their actions towards attaining peace and progress in the country.
In a statement signed by his press secretary on Thursday, Mr. Danjuma Joseph, senator Al-Makura and made available to our correspondent, said beyond spiritual uplifting, Ramadan fasting also taught lessons of tolerance and peaceful co-existence, pointing out that the lessons would be useful if everyone played his role in strengthening peace and harmony in the country.
He said: “As we celebrate Eid-El-Fitr, which signaled the end of Ramadan, I urge all Muslims to deeply reflect on the lessons taught by the blessed month by promoting values that will uplift us spiritually and also improve the condition of humanity in general.”
“While we abstained from food and other luxuries in line with the obligations of the blessed month, we learnt patience, perseverance and courage as key values to our spiritual endeavors. These lessons would further be useful in our lives when we play our roles in strengthening peace and harmony in our respective communities,” the statement added.
The statement which in part, said: “Beyond the spiritual attainment, Ramadan fasting also instilled the culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence in us, which are part of lofty ideals divinely commanded by Allah (SWT) and preached by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). I enjoin all Muslim brothers and sisters to use this occasion of Eid celebration to pray for peace and progress in our dear state and Nigeria.”
The statement continue: “I call on all patriotic Nigeria to be with the country and its leaders in prayers giving the security challenges it is facing. We should also be involved directly to ensure peace building, protection of lives and property through intelligence sharing and good examples.”
Senator Al-Makura, who is the immediate past governor of the State, enjoined Muslims to pray for peace and progress in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
