Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege on Thursday felicitated with Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate Eid-el Fitri and commended them for their passionate observance of the Ramadan fast and adherence to holy injunctions.
He stressed the needs for Nigeria and the entire world to continue to practice self-control, godliness and generosity towards others, conclusion of Ramadan fast notwithstanding.
Senator Omo-Agege, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, in Abuja, also emphasised the needs for careful observance of COVID-19 protocols.
He noted that while Nigeria has been relatively safe thus far, the world is yet to overcome the pandemic.
“I felicitate with all Muslims across the Nigerian federation as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitri which was begun by the holy Prophet of Islam.
“It is a special day for expressing gratitude to the Almighty Allah for all that we are and all that we have.
“The lessons of this period, including the virtues that the Holy month of Ramadan emphasise are worth being sustained towards making our nation and indeed, the world, a better place.
“I therefore call on all our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria to continue to reflect on how their spiritual lives and cultivation of human virtues can contribute more towards fostering peace, unity and progress in our dear nation,” he said.
