Benue Gov urges Muslim faithful to pray for nation

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has admonished Muslim faithful all over the country to always remember the nation in their prayers.

Governor Alia, who felicitated Muslims on the completion of Ramadan, also advised the Muslim faithful to uphold the lessons of kindness, forgiveness, and sacrifice that the month of Ramadan teaches.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, the governor called on Muslims to always remember to put the state and country in their prayers.

According to the statement, “Governor Alia advises Muslims Ummah to uphold the lessons of kindness, forgiveness, and sacrifice that the month of Ramadan teaches and also pray for the peace and development of Benue State.

“The Governor identifies insecurity and an unstable economy as major challenges standing against the speedy development of Nigeria and the state, calling on Muslims to always remember to put the state at the centre of their prayers.

“He salutes their willingness to undertake their annual transformative spiritual exercise and prayed to God to give them the strength and courage to always follow the dictates of the Ramadan fast and equally spread them to other segments of society.

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