Senate Minority Whip Ngwu Felicitates Muslims At Eid-el-Kabir

The Minority Whip of the Senate, Senator Osita Ngwu, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims as they mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.

Ngwu, in a congratulatory message on Sunday, said Eid-el-Kabir celebration was a time of sacrifice, love, harmony and urged Nigerians to keep up their peaceful coexistence and to love and care for one another.

He called on Nigerians to use the occasion and be their brother’s keeper and be charitable to one another, especially those in difficulties.

Ngwu, who represents Enugu West in the Senate, urged Muslims and Nigerians in general to keep up their prayers for the country’s advancement and peace.

The statement read in part, “I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters as they mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. The occasion calls for reflection on the significance of the sacrifice epitomised by Eid. We should show love and care to our neighbours and others while celebrating this spiritually important event. I urge Muslims to promote the good virtues of Islam through personal examples and practice.”