The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has joined in felicitating the Muslim faithful on the occasion of celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
In his Eid-El-Maulud message.Akpabio, on Wednesday, enjoined the Muslims to pray for the national leaders and the country itself.
Akpabio’s goodwill message was issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh.
“The occasion of the birthday of the Holy Prophet is a reminder to all adherents of the Islamic religion to rededicate themselves to prayerful support for those in authority and for the nation,” Akpabio said.
The senate president further charged the citizenry to focus on the positive atmosphere in the country, so as to achieve a collective goal of “renewed hope.”
“Even more, it is an opportunity for every one of us to devote ourselves to uncommon godly citizenship and love for one another. It is time for everyone whether Muslim or not to accentuate the positive ambience of our nationhood towards the collective goal of renewed hope for all,” the statement added.
He further advised the Muslims to emulate the positive marks on humanity that were left behind by the prophet.
