Bauchi Gov preaches peace, tolerance on Eid-el-fitir celebration
By Samuel Luka, Bauchi
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has called on the people of the state to embibe the spirit of peace and tolerance before during and after this year’s Eid-el-fitir celebration.
The Governor who made the call in a goodwill message to the Muslims faithfuls through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado on Saturday, appreciated Allah for granting the Muslims another opportunity to complete the Ramadan fasting successfully and celebrate the Eid-el-fitir.
“All thanks and praises go to Almighty Allah (SWT) for seeing us through the holy month of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for the Muslim Umma across the world at the end of which we are today celebrating the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr”, the Governor said.
Bala Mohammed who congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, expressed hope that the lessons learned during the month of Ramadan would continue to guide their actions and utterances after the holy month.
According to the Governor, “Eid is a moment to revive the sense of tawhid after Ramadan and feel the joy for having fasted, prayed, and immersed ourselves in worship”.
Governor Mohammed further explained that Eid also symbolises purity, renewal, and generosity.
He stated that support to the poor and needy is an important part of the celebration which brings people and communities together.
Bala Mohammed stressed that, as a sacred day, the Eid-el-Fitr should not only be turned into a mere holiday defined by pomp and pageantry but should be used as an occassion to atone for the faithfuls’ shortcomings and resolve to take corrective measures towards improving their relationship with Allah (SWT), fellow Muslim Umma and adherents of other faith.
“We should emulate Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by making sacrifices for the benefit of the less privileged in our society. We should also pray to Almighty Allah for peace, unity and prosperity of our dear State and the country as a whole”, the governor said.
He emphasized the resolved of his administration never to relent in its drive to ensure the continuous peaceful coexistence among the heterogeneous ethnic and religious groups in the State.
“I appeal for your continued understanding, cooperation and support towards the realization of this noble objective”, the governor stated.
He called on all the good people of Bauchi to use the occasion of the Eid-el-fitr to strengthen the existing relationships among them and also establish new ones.
“You should also imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, love and respect for one another. I also appeal for tolerance, accommodation and a sense of understanding among the various ethnic, religious and political groups in the State”, Governor Mohammed disclosed.
He assured the people of Bauchi state that his government will not only sustain the tempo in providing the dividends of democracy but would strive to improve upon its performance.
in this regard. While thanking you for the confidence reposed in me, I would like to appeal for your continued support and cooperation as we build on the successes so far recorded by our Administration.