Eid-el-Fitr: Senator Barau calls for unity, prayers for nation’s growth

By Iyojo Ameh

As Muslims across the world celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr on Wednesday, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Muslims in the country on the successful completion of the Ramadan Fast.

The Eid-el-Fitr marks the end of the one-month Ramadan Fast, the fourth pillar of Islam, in which Muslims are devoted to intense worship and prayers to Almighty Allah.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, had declared Wednesday as the first day of Shawwal.

Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, prays Allah to accept supplications, prayers and the good deeds of the Ummah during the blessed Month.

Senator Barau, who is the acting Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, urges all to sustain the lessons of the Holy Month and always reflect it in their daily activities.

Preaching unity among all in the country, he urges Nigerians, irrespective of all differences to pray for the growth and development of the country, stressing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has good intentions for the country.

He said the Legislature under the able leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, will continue to support President Tinubu with necessary legislation for the actualisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda and transformation of the country.

While wishing Muslims a joyous and peaceful celebration, Senator Barau appealed to them to spread love, help the poor and needy during and after the festive period.