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Eid-el-Kabir: Obaseki Charges Nigerians To Imbibe Spirit Of Sacrifice

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, South-South Nigeria have charged Nigerians to to imbibe the lesson of sacrifice, which is the hallmark of the Eid-el-Kabir season.

Gatekeepers News reports that Obaseki gave this in a statement to mark the Eid-el-Kabir festivities on Tuesday

The Governor said, “Let us endeavour to deepen our relationship with God and enhance our service to humanity as we reflect on the lessons of this celebration.”

Obaseki added, “I enjoin everyone to rededicate ourselves to our Creator, working assiduously to sustain the virtues of patience, tolerance and love.

“We are in dire straits as a nation, but it is a period that demands that we work together in unison and join hands across ethno-religious inclinations for our collective progress.

“We are working closely with security authorities to ensure our Muslim faithful have a peaceful celebration.”

Remi Ibikunle

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