Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo hosted Anambra Muslim community leaders on Monday evening and joined them in breaking the Ramadan fast for 2024.
The Muslim leaders, led by Alhaji Sani Ejoh, who is the Vice President-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam Anambra branch, were hosted by the Governor at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia.
After jointly breaking fast with the Governor, the leader of the group, Alhaji Sani Ejoh, thanked the Governor for hosting them at the Lodge and for joining them in breaking the fast.
Alhaji Ejoh informed Governor Soludo that the primary aim of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam of Nigeria as a body is to safeguard and protect the interests of all Muslims in Nigeria.
He congratulated the Governor on behalf of the Muslim Ulama in Anambra for his second term anniversary in office, specifically commending him for his sterling performances as seen from the visible projects and infrastructural development he has put in place across the State.
Responding, Governor Soludo commended the group for their exemplary conduct and congratulated the Muslim community for the successful fasting period.
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The Governor reminded his visitors that the holy month of fasting calls for the purification of minds and also serves as a moment of reawakening for all Muslim faithful. This period, he added, should usher in peace and joy in the land.
The Governor ended his speech by reminding his visitors that Anambra remains a home irrespective of one’s religious beliefs or inclinations.
Interestingly, as a Governor and leader, Prof Soludo has consistently shown an unwavering disposition of non-discrimination based on religion or tribe of anyone resident in Anambra State.
Quite remarkably, this disposition has earned him an award as the “Father of Ecumenism” in Anambra State, owing strictly to his staunch beliefs in Ecumenism, which he has consistently practiced and demonstrated to all Christian denominations in the State.
His other non-discriminatory attitude in leadership was also recently seen when he appointed a non-indigene from Osun State as a Permanent Secretary in Anambra civil service, alongside several previous appointments given to non-indigenes in the State.
The Deputy National Director of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), Alhaji Gidado Siddikki, also participated in the breakfast ceremony.