Shettima, Zulum Attend Eid Prayers As Borno Records Peaceful Sallah

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, joined thousands of Muslim faithful to observe Eid prayers at Ramat Square in Maiduguri.

In a sallah message shortly after the sermon by the Imam Idaini of Borno, Shettiima Mamman Saleh, the vice president called for unity and peaceful coexistence in the state and the country as a whole.

Senator Shettima reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to safeguarding citizens’ lives and property, emphasizing that the fight against insurgency would be pursued decisively.

“We believe that the 30 days of fasting that we observed calls for a deeper reflection for us to understand that unity and peace of this country is absolutely essential for our development.

“What binds us together supercedes what divides us. Incidentally, the Ramadan concided with the Lent season of our Christian brothers and sisters, ” the vice president said.

He noted that there can never be development without peace and there can never be peace without development.

The vice president called on Nigerians to unite and confront the country’s shared challenges of underdevelopment, insecurity, and poverty.

“We want to salute the governor of Borno State, the Shehu of Borno and all the people of Borno for their resilience, for their commitment and their passion to enthrone peace, social harmony and progress in Borno, the Northeast and Nigeria at last,” Shettima further said.

The Imam Idaini admonished worshippers to imbibe the lessons learned during the holy month and encouraged Muslim faithful to give alms to the poor (zakatul fitr) and to fast six days in the month of Shawwal to receive Allah’s bounties and rewards.

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, in a sallah message, called on faithful to recharge their spiritual beings towards rebuilding a secure, peaceful, and prosperous Borno.

He commended the courage, resilience, and dedication of the people to initiatives promoting security and peace-building across communities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency over the years.

The Eid prayer was attended by the Shehu of Borno, Shehu Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Almin El-Kanemi; the Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur; the APC Deputy National Chairman, North, Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori , Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume; and Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan SAN, Minister of State for Regional Developmen, Alhaji Uba Maigari

Other dignitaries include members of the House of Representatives and the Borno State House of Assembly, former deputy governors, the Secretary to the State Government, Commissioners, APC stalwarts, and other top government officials.