Governor Babagana Zulum and Senator Kashim Shettima
From SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged citizens to sustain their prayers for the return of permanent peace to the state.
The Governor made the call on Friday, as he joined thousands of Muslim faithfuls for Ediel Kabir sallah congregational two rakats special prayers at the popular Ramat Square Eid ground, Maiduguri.
Zulum, along with the immediate past State Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima, HRH, Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El kanemi and other top government officials, were led in the performance of the two raka’at prayers by the Imam Idaini of Borno, Imam Shetima Mamman Shettima Saleh.
The governor, whoase message was delivered by the State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, congratulated muslims for successful completion of Eid prayers across the state.on Friday
The usual Huthba (islamic sermon) was delivered by the imam Idaini was brief as part of COVID-19 measures to avoid delays or keeping people stay long in social gatherings.
However, the Imam Idaini called for unity amongst citizens with prayers for end to COVID-19.
He also called on the Muslim ummah to tolerate one another and live peacefully with each other while praying for peace in the stat and country at large
