Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has called on the Muslim Ummah to draw inspiration and lessons from the virtues of Prophet Muhammad as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud on Sunday.
The governor, who is also the Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, in a press statement signed by Director-General Press Affairs Gombe Government House Ismaila Misilli, encouraged Muslims to imbibe the Prophet’s qualities of tolerance, humility, modesty, and honesty in their daily lives.
He emphasised the importance of reflecting on the teachings of the Prophet and integrating his legacy of unity, integrity, peaceful coexistence, and love for one’s neighbor into the fabric of society.
The statement partly, “As we commemorate this great and epochal day, I enjoin us to continue to demonstrate in our lives what the noble messenger of Allah bequeathed to humanity in ethos, manners, and relationships for the good of the society.”
He highlighted the need for Nigerians to uphold these teachings as a foundation for national unity and development, saying “the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) are indispensable in the quest for meaningful development and the good management of Nigeria’s diversity.”
The NSGF Chairman urged that the celebration of the Prophet’s birth should serve as a moment for spiritual rejuvenation and as a reminder for Nigerians to come together in prayer for unity, stability, and progress, particularly during these challenging times.
He noted that collective faith in God and sustained prayers for peace across the nation would help achieve the aspirations of Nigeria’s founding fathers.
The governor also called on citizens to continue being law-abiding and to protect the peace and tranquility that Gombe State currently enjoys, urging them to shun any actions that could threaten the state’s harmonious environment.
Meanwhile, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, has joined the Muslim community in Gombe State and beyond to celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), marking the Maulud Nabiyy.
The NUJ Chairman; Faruk Muazu, in a press statement extended warm greetings to all Muslim journalists, media practitioners, and the entire Muslim Ummah in the state.
“We celebrate this sacred occasion with gratitude and reverence, reflecting on the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that emphasise peace, love, and compassion. I urge journalists and media practitioners to uphold the values of integrity, fairness, and balance in their reporting, especially during this period,” Muazu added.
