By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The Shehu of Borno, His Eminence, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Ibn Garbai El kanemi has appealed to the people to intensify prayers for peace, unity and stability of the country against lingering security challenges bedeviling the state, region and country at large.
He also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their continuous support and assistance to the government and people of Borno State in terms of bringing succour to the citizens despite the challenges.
Shehu of Borno holds Durbar to commemorate Eid El FitrThe royal father stated this on his Eid Fitri sallah festival address to the people immediately after the two congregation prayer and durbar at his palace on Wednesday.
He further commended the untiring efforts and good leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum’ while thanking them for making Borno proud through the thick and thin of its challenges.
L-R: VP Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and Shehu of Borno, His Eminence, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Ibn Garbai El kanemiHe assured that all the traditional councils across the state will be mobilized to impress on their people to join other Nigerians in prayers for peace, unity and stability of the state and country at large while praying God to accept the people’s worships and Ramadan Fast as well forgive their shortcomings.
Shehu of Borno also commended the sacrifices of security agents in th state including the vigilante CJTF and hunters in the fight against Insurgents which informed the peaceful celebration of the Eid el Fitri sallah festival across the state.
Earlier, the Imam Idaini, Sheikh Shettima Mamman Shettima’ Sale led the Wednesday first day of Shawwal l 1445 AH Eid Fitri sallah two rakats congregational prayer at the Ramat Square Maiduguri marking the end of the 30 days or one Month Ramadan Fast .
In his sermon immediately after the prayer, the cleric urged Muslims to continue to be prayerful and observe the six days of Shawwal popularly known as Shitta Shawwal, while calling on people to continue to pray in th subsequent months as it was done during the month Ramadan fast.
Imam Idaini further appealed to the wealthy individuals and organizations to continue to assist the poor and less privileged in the society by way alleviating their poverty and creating job opportunities for the unemployed to make them self reliant as government alone can not provide everything to the citizens.
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