Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Muslims in the state to use the period of Eid-el-Mawlid to pray for Nigeria to overcome its current challenges. Makinde made this declaration while felicitating the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Mawlid 2024.
The governor, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, congratulated all Muslims on witnessing the Mawlid. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. In the statement, Makinde called on Muslims to pray for Oyo State, Nigeria , and the leadership at both levels.
He added that this period should be used as an opportunity to seek the face of Allah regarding the state of affairs in the country. Makinde said, “The Mawlid has always been an important festival for the Muslim Ummah; a great opportunity to glorify Allah and the Holy Prophet Muhammad . “While felicitating my Muslim brothers and sisters, I encourage them to use this opportunity to pray more for our state and our nation.
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