Eid-el- Kabir: Nasarawa Information Commissioner tasks citizens on peaceful coexistence

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Ibrahim Angbolo, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism

By Our Reporter, Lafia

Nasarawa State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Ibrahim Uthman Angbolo, has urged people of Nasarawa State to promote peace coexistence among different ethnic groups in the state.

Angbolo stated this while speaking with newsmen on the significant of Eid-el- Kabir on Sunday in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, the significant of Eid-el- Kabir cannot be over emphasised, noting that it signifies God’s love, sacrifice and obedience as demonstrated by God and Prophet Ibrahim.

“And just when Prophet Ibrahim wanted to offer his son as sacrifice instead God provided a ram for him and since then Muslim faithful have been celebrating sallah in his memory.

“It is a day we all come out in joyful mood to appreciate Allah, it is a day that we should all come together as brothers, neighbours and as citizens of Nasarawa state to celebrate in peace, love and unity,” he said.

Angbolo, therefore called on all citizens of Nasarawa state to support the administration of Gov. Abdullahi Sule to move the state forward.

“We should shun tribalism, nepotism, and social vices, we should shun whatever that will tear us apart, instead we should embrace what will unite us as citizens of Nasarawa state,” he emphasised.

Also speaking, Prince Aliyu Abdullahi Idde, Ciroman Eggon and former Accountant General of Nasarawa state, noted that prayers were offered for peaceful coexistence in the state and by extension Nigeria.

He described Eid-el- Kabir as very significant in the life of Muslim faithful, noting that it was one of days that was celebrated by Prophet Mohammed during his life time on earth.