by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has rejoiced with the Muslim Ummah, as he joined other well-wishers around the world, in their celebration of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir festivities, saying, “The occasion reminds us of the virtues of sacrifice and total submission to the will of God Almighty.
In a heartfelt message, Governor Mutfwang congratulated the Muslim community on the significant milestone, and urged them to devote time to reflect deeply on the virtues of love, peace, charity, tolerance, and commitment to peaceful co-existence in Plateau and Nigeria.
“As we celebrate this event, I encourage all of us to devote time to reflect on the values of love, charity, and selflessness and walk towards building a more united and peaceful Plateau State,” the governor stated.
While highlighting the significance of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the governor emphasized that it provides the Muslim Ummah with a great opportunity to invoke God’s blessings on Nigerian leaders as they strive to provide the qualitative leadership desired by citizens.
He reiterated the commitment of his administration to guide, guard, and protect all citizens, as well as to cater for their welfare.
Governor Mutfwang noted that, his government has supported the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board adequately to ensure the 2024 Hajj proceeds smoothly.
He advised beneficiaries of the 2024 Hajj to pray for the peace and unity of Plateau and the country, urging them to be good ambassadors of the state and to anticipate a safe return.
He further urged citizens to abide by the law and respect government policies aimed at restructuring the state to create a conducive business atmosphere for citizens to pursue their dreams without hindrance.
Governor Mutfwang reassured citizens of his administration’s commitment to addressing the current hardships, particularly those faced by the masses, and assured them of his dedication to securing lives and property.