Muslims
Aledare Akinwale
Lokoja, June 15, 2018 (NAN) Chief Peter Akefe, a politician and philanthropist, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the nation on the occasion of the Eid el Fitri.
Akefe, who spoke in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja, on Friday, said the celebration was a time to show love to one another.
The philanthropist said he was optimistic that the end of the holy month would usher in good things to the state and the nation at large.
He noted that this year’s Eid was an occasion to reflect on the importance of religious tolerance and to recognise the positive role that religion had played in ensuring peaceful co-existence.
Akefe prayed God to use the just concluded prayers and fasting to wipe away all the problems of our nation and bring allow peace to reign in the country.
He congratulated all Muslims; urging them to continue to ensure peaceful coexistence with the adherents of other religions and to continue to pray for the prosperity of the nation. (NAN)
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