Gov. Diri felicitates with Muslims in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has felicitated with Muslims in the state on the end of their Ramadan fast and the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitri.
Governor Diri in his goodwill message issued by his Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, urged Muslims in the state to continue to pray for peace and unity in Nigeria and Bayelsa.
He also solicited their continuous prayers for the COVID-19 pandemic to be defeated.
Governor Diri, while noting that the scourge had affected the Sallah celebration, encouraged Muslims not to despair but to keep hope alive despite the challenges that the pandemic had brought.
He commended the adherents of the Islamic faith for abiding by and obeying the directives and measures relating to COVID-19 imposed by the state government.
“It is on record that we have had no issues with Muslims concerning the measures and directives imposed by the State Government since the fight against COVID-19 started in the state. This is very commendable."
“I urge our brothers and sisters that are Muslims to continue to pray for peaceful co-existence in our state and our country", the Governor said.
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