Eid-ul Maulud: FCT Minister sues for unity, peaceful co-existence
…As FG declares Monday public holiday
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammad Bello has called on residents of the Territory to use the opportunity provided by the celebration of the Eid-ul Maulud to pray for unity, and live peacefully with one another.
Bello who made the call in his message to residents of the FCT in commemoration of Maulud Nabiyy-the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – further said the occasion calls for sober reflection and spiritual rejuvenation.
The Minister urged the Muslim faithful in the Territory to adhere to the cardinal principles of peace upon which the religion of Islam is built and also admonished them to put into practice the lifestyle and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) which are hinged on care and love for fellow men.
Bello assured residents of the FCT that the Administration will continue to work assiduously to uplift the wellbeing of everyone within the Territory. To this effect, he said extra measures are being taken to safeguard lives and property in the FCT.
While assuring residents of their safety during the celebrations, he requested that everyone should be security conscious and imbibe the attitude of saying something when they witness something suspicious.
The FCT Minister also urged all residents to obey all extant rules regulating life in the city. He urged motorists to adhere by all traffic regulations and especially, avoid over speeding and jumping red lights.
He said that research has indicated that most road accidents within the Territory were caused by over-speeding, occasioned by the good road networks within the City.
Bello also revealed that efforts are ongoing to ease the traffic gridlock being witnessed in some parts the city, caused largely by the unprecedented increase in population and vehicular traffic over time and impatience on the part of some road users.
He reiterated the need for peaceful and harmonious co-existence amongst all residents of the FCT and called for support for government policies which he emphasised were ultimately for the benefit of the people.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has declared
Monday, November 11, 2019, as public holiday, in commemoration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Eidul-mawlid).
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration, congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion.
He enjoined the Muslim faithful to imbibe the virtues of love, courage and perseverance, which formed the basis of the prophet’s teachings.
In a statement by the director, press and public relations, Mohammed Manga, the minister expressed confidence “that the challenges confronting Nigeria at the moment will soon be over”.
While calling on the citizens to remain focused, Aregbesola assured that, “With love, commitment, self-sacrifice, patience and patriotism, we will certainly, build a greater Nigeria”.