By Adekola Afolabi

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Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state and the country on the successful completion of Ramadan fast and celebration of Eid- el-Fitr.
The Governor specifically enjoined all Muslims to remain steadfast and reflect on the lessons of Ramadan through sustained supplication and commitment to the peace and security of the state and the country at large.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Richard Olatunde, Akeredolu called for continued prayers to put an end to security challenges like banditry, kidnappings and activities of criminal elements across the nation.
“Ramadan entails intense prayers. It also preaches charity, kindness and sacrifice among other moral virtues. I enjoin you to uphold the teachings and lessons of this holy month for the good of the country.
“We must pray for Nigeria and our state. The problem of banditry, kidnappings and other activities of criminal elements must be brought to an end. It is time to seek God’s face on the issue of insecurity that ravage our nation,” the Governor said.
While reiterating his commitment to promoting peaceful co-existence in the state, Akeredolu urged all Muslims in the state to continue to sustain the values of Ramadan even after the Holy Month.
“We have built the first of its kind mosque at the government house. We believe in harmony and peaceful coexistence among all religions. We are committed to promoting peace and religious understanding. Our state is unique in that regard and we shall continue to toe the path.
“It is important for us to imbibe the values and virtues of Ramadan, the virtues of love, tolerance and sacrifice as advocated by the teachings of Prophet Mohammed must be imbibed by all, so as, to attain the nation’s pursuit of greater unity and love”, he added.
He also reminded the Muslim faithful in the state of the need to observe the Covid-19 protocols even as they pray and celebrate in their worship centers and homes.