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Fubara felicitates Muslims on Eid ul-Mawlid, urges peace, tolerance

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  • Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara extended Eid ul-Mawlid greetings to Muslims, emphasizing peace, compassion, and tolerance.
  • Fubara highlighted the state's pride in its diversity and the unity binding people of all faiths.
  • He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to ensuring peace, security, and equal opportunities for all residents.

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has conveyed warm felicitations to Muslim faithful in Rivers State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid ul-Mawlid, the celebration marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a goodwill message, Fubara urged Muslims to reflect on the noble virtues of peace, compassion, tolerance, selflessness, and service to humanity.

On this joyous occasion, I pray that Allah (SWT) accepts your prayers, grants you good health, prosperity, and continued peace in our state and nation.

โ€” Siminalayi FubaraGovernor Fubara's prayer for the Muslim community during Eid ul-Mawlid.

The governor stated that these virtues, deeply cherished by the Prophet, possess the potential to foster harmony and drive positive societal change. He expressed his prayers for Allah to accept the prayers of the faithful, grant them good health, prosperity, and continued peace within the state and the nation.

In Rivers State, we are proud of our diversity and the spirit of unity that binds Christians, Muslims, and people of all faiths together.

โ€” Siminalayi FubaraGovernor Fubara highlighting the state's inclusive nature.

Governor Fubara emphasized Rivers State's pride in its rich diversity and the strong spirit of unity that connects Christians, Muslims, and individuals of all faiths. He acknowledged and deeply appreciated the prayers, peaceful conduct, and contributions of the Muslim community to the state's growth and development.

Your prayers, peaceful conduct, and contributions to the growth and development of our state remain deeply appreciated.

โ€” Siminalayi FubaraGovernor Fubara expressing gratitude for the Muslim community's contributions.

"Let us continue to cherish our diversity and promote harmony, tolerance, and understanding. May our shared values of compassion, forgiveness, and unity guide us in our daily lives," Fubara urged. He reiterated his administration's unwavering commitment to ensuring that every resident of Rivers State, irrespective of their religious or ethnic background, experiences peace, security, and equal opportunities to thrive.

Let us continue to cherish our diversity and promote harmony, tolerance, and understanding. May our shared values of compassion, forgiveness, and unity guide us in our daily lives.

โ€” Siminalayi FubaraGovernor Fubara's call for continued unity and understanding.
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