Eid-el-fitr celebration:Plateau governor elect Mutfwang charged citizens on peaceful living
By Daniel Agada, Jos
The Plateau State governor-elect, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has rejoiced with Muslim Ummah on the unique occasion of Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
A statement personally signed by Barr.Mutfwang on behalf of the deputy governor-elect, congratulated the Muslim Ummah particularly for their perseverance, self-discipline and piety all through the Ramadan period.
Mutfwang further stated that: “By faith, we trust that God Almighty has received your precious gifts and the intense prayers you have offered on behalf of our State and the whole nation.
“The 2023 Ramadan and Eid el-Fitr are particularly of great significance because they have come within our nation’s political transition period.
“In just about a month away, a new president, state Governors, National Assembly as well as State legislators will be sworn into office in Nigeria’s 24 years of unbroken Democratic journey.
“We therefore make this passionate plea to you: heighten your prayers for our country and Plateau State so that all may go well across the entire nation on May 29, 2023 and hereafter.”
In addition, the governor-elect pleaded with all citizens to re-commit themselves to peaceful neigbourliness. “Our communities need peace and secure environments to concentrate on their farming and business activities.
“Without peace and security, our communities may be driven into poverty and every form of deprivation”.
The incoming governor said that his administration,will be committed to offering quality leadership that will unite the people and work hand in hand with the security agencies as well as people and institutions of goodwill to secure Plateau.
