Eid-el-Kabir: Ortom urges Nigerians to pray for peace, unity

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi

Benue State  Governor Samuel Ortom  has urged the people of Benue State and other Nigerians to continue to pray and support the peace and unity of the country as they join their Muslim brothers to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.

In a Press statement signed by Terver Akase, Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor on Monday, made available to Nigerian NewDirect, stated that the current spate of insecurity where hundreds of school children are kidnapped on a daily  basis in parts of the country, armed herders frequently attack farming communities and kill many people, as well as other acts of terrorism can only be surmounted if security agencies are given adequate support.

He emphasized that the safety of lives and property in all parts of the state will remain the priority of his administration.

Ortom said Eid-el-Kabir offers all Muslims the opportunity to exemplify the virtues of piety, honesty, charity and generosity, according to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

He gave assurance that the present administration will continue to uphold the values of transparency, accountability, justice and equity in serving the people of the state.

Ortom appreciated the understanding and support of  Benue people  given him since 2015,  despite the challenges the State Government has faced within the period.

He wished the people of the state a joyful Eid-el-Kabir celebration.