Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr celebration to pray for peace and progress in the country.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said that beyond spiritual uplifting, Ramadan fasting also taught lessons in tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
The governor said this in a statement on Tuesday by his deputy spokesman, Gboyega Akosile.
“As our fellow Muslim compatriots celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, which signalled the end of Ramadan, I urge all Muslims to deeply reflect on the lessons taught by the blessed month by promoting values that will uplift them spiritually and also improve the condition of humanity in general,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“While we abstained from food and other luxuries in line with the obligations of the blessed month, we learnt patience, perseverance and courage as key values to our spiritual and material success.
“These lessons would further be useful in our lives when we play our roles in strengthening peace and harmony in our respective communities and also encourage others to do same.”
The governor said his administration needed prayers as it begins implementation of its plans to achieve ‘Greater Lagos’.
“I enjoin our Muslim brothers and sisters to use this occasion of Eid celebration to pray for peace and progress in our dear state and Nigeria,” he said.
