Gbajabiamila congratulates Muslims on Eid-Maulud, urges prayers

IMG-20190807-WA0001 — Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila (second right) ; Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Internally Displaced Persons, Hon. Wamako Kalambaina (Right); Chairman, House Committee on Pilgrims Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Nalaraba (second left); Member, House of Representatives, Hon Sani Maruf (third left); Kano APC Chieftain, Alh. Ahmad Danzago (fourth left); and Chairman House Committee on Labour and Productivity, Hon. Ali Wudil praying at Masjid Quba, Medina as part of 2019 Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the Nigerian Muslims for this year’s Eid-Maulud celebration.

Gbajabiamila said Maulud, which is to mark the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), is a time for sober reflections.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker urged Nigerian Muslims to use the occasion to pray for continuous peaceful coexistence in the country.

The Speaker also urged Muslims to imbibe the good teachings and the leadership qualities of the Holy Prophet, which he exhibited during his time.

He called on them to use the occasion to promote unity among the diverse people of Nigeria, noting that peace and unity are key to the development of the country.

“I join millions of Nigerians to congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters for witnessing this year’s Eid-Maulud. It is indeed an occasion worth celebrating.

“I urge our countrymen and women, especially Muslims, to use the occasion to pray for our country at this time of our development,” he said

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