Alia felicitates  Muslim Community on Eid-el- Kabir

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi

Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has felicitated with the Muslim in the state and Nigeria at large as they join the rest of the world to celebrate the solemn festival of Eid -ei -kabir.

In a good will message signed by Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday and made available to journalists on Tuesday.

The good will message read; “On behalf of my family and government of Benue State, I send my warm felicitations to the Muslim Community in Benue State, as they join the rest of the world to celebrate the solemn festival of Eid-ei-kabir.

“As you celebrate and offer prayers on this solemn feast of sacrifice, I hope that the true spirit of God fills your hearts and make you find good reasons to  reach out compassionately to the less privilege around you.

“As you are already aware,  Benue State is still drowning in the stagnant waters of insecurity and underdevelopment, therefore I encourage you to pray and make selfless sacrifices and  commitments for peace and development of the state and the entire nation.

“May God help you to understand that, the true meaning of life can only be found in solidarity, mutual aid and togetherness, and may He bless you with treasured moments of happiness and joy in this festive season and always.