Eid-el-Kabir: Oborevwori calls for prayers for peace, national development 

Sheriff Oborevwori, the Delta State Governor has urged Muslims in Delta State and across Nigeria to offer special prayers for peace, unity, and the development of the nation as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

Oborevwori, in a statement issued by Fedtus Ahon, his chief press secretary (CPS), to felicitate with Muslim faithful urges them to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and selflessness which the Eid-el-Kabir celebration symbolises.

He encouraged Muslims to renew the practice of almsgiving, particularly to the poor, the needy, and other vulnerable members of the society, describing charity as one of the fundamental principles of Islam.

He urged Nigerians to remain committed to serving humanity by sacrificing their time, and resources in devotion to Allah and in support of one another, especially during challenging times.

Oborevwori also stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths, calling on citizens to promote harmony and tolerance during the festive period and beyond.

The Governor expressed optimism that with unity, prayers, and collective commitment to nation-building, Nigeria would continue to make progress in peace, security, and sustainable development.

He wished Muslims a peaceful and fulfilling Eid-el-Kabir celebration and urged them to celebrate responsibly while reflecting on the values of faith, sacrifice, and love for humanity.

In a related development, Muslim pilgrims from Delta State currently participating in the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia have offered special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, as part of activities marking the Day of Arafat.

The prayers were held during the observance of Arafat Day, regarded as one of the holiest days in Islam and the spiritual peak of the Hajj pilgrimage at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia.

Leading the Delta contingent shortly after the prayer session, Auwalu Tukur, chairman of the Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Auwalu Tukur, congratulated the president and the governor on their victories in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.

Tukur urged Nigerians to intensify support for President Tinubu’s administration, particularly in efforts aimed at combating insecurity across the country.

He also warned individuals promoting religious extremism to desist, stressing that such actions were contrary to the teachings and principles of Islam.

The pilgrims’ board chairman  commended Governor Oborevwori for fostering religious harmony and inclusiveness in Delta State, noting that the governor had demonstrated support for people irrespective of ethnic or religious backgrounds.

According to him, the current administration in Delta State had exceeded the expectations of many residents through its infrastructural and human capital development initiatives.

He maintained that giving Governor Oborevwori another mandate in 2027 would enable him to consolidate on developmental projects and continue policies geared towards improving the wellbeing of residents.

Tukur also called on Deltans to remain united in the interest of peace, progress and accelerated development of the state.

He assured that Muslims and non-indigenes residing in Delta State would continue to contribute positively to the state’s growth and sustain efforts toward promoting peace and stability.