Emmanuel lkpeama
In a bid to mark the Eid-el-kabir celebration,the Muslim community in Anambra State, on June 18, 2024 paid a Sallah homage to the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo.
The Muslim delegation led by Alhaji Sani Onyeabo Ejoh,the vice president General/chairman, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Anambra State, were received at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, by Governor Soludo.
Alhaji Ejoh,who expressed the delegation’s gratitude for the warm reception accorded them, told the governor that they were at his residence to pay the usual traditional Sallah homage as the father and leader of the state .
He congratulated the governor on his recent award by Champion Newspapers as the Governor of the year on Infrastructure and rural development, as well as his recognition by the Leadership Score Card magazine as the Best Governor of the year in the Growth and Development of Democracy in Nigeria, 2023.
While commending the media for finding the Governor worthy of the laudable awards,he acknowledged the Governor’s effort in the area of security as well as other infrastructural development, urging Governor Soludo to keep the light shinning.
Alhaji Sani used the occasion to plead with the governor to reconstitute the Anambra State pilgrims Welfare Board.
Responding, Governor Soludo thanked the delegation and commended them for a successful Sallah celebration.
The Governor advised that Nigerians should not lose the significance of the lessons of the special occasion, which include, sacrifices, living in unity and having faith in Almighty Allah.
Governor Soludo also harped on the issue of unity in diversity, saying that our diversity remains our greatest strength.
He said, “Unity in diversity is our strength. We must maximise our unity as our strength to build a stronger and better society.”
Governor Soludo also used the occasion to inaugurate the pilgrims board and called on Nigerians to live in harmony and continue to support the government at various levels
Those in attendance to receive the delegation with the governor were the Chief of Staff, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, Bar JPC Aneto, Mr Patrick Estate Onyedum, and Beverly Ikpeazu, Commissioner for special Duties, among others.
Other members of the delegation include, Alhaji Garba Haruna, Sarkìn Hausawa Awka, Alhaji Yushau Ilyasu, Sarkin Hausawa. Onitsha, Alhaji Abdul Rasaki Olaham, Oba Yoruba Kabiyesi, Awka, Gidado Siddiki, Sarkin Fulani Deputy Gen, Miyetti Allah, MACBAN Ach Bashir Mohammed Modibbo and Onwumelu Musa Hamza.
